Novel
Novel noun - An extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story.
Short story and novel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short story" instead a noun "Novel".
Short story
Short story noun - A work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel.
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Synonyms for Short story
Novel and short story are semantically related. You can use "Novel" instead a noun phrase "Short story".
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Self-Deprecation: In the premiere of Season 7B (the final run of episodes), Ken speculates about using his work experience as material for an upcoming short story or novel.
Source: Series / Mad Men -
Every film he made for the rest of his career was based off a pre-existing novel or short story.
Source: Film / Killer's Kiss - He'll usually insert them for flavor, then end up picking them up at a later date for use in a novel or short story.
Source: Literature / Mithgar
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