Meaning of the word exaggeration in English

What does exaggeration mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

exaggeration

US /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example:
His story was full of exaggeration.
It would be an exaggeration to say that I hated it.
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