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famous

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈfeɪməs/

famous means: Known by many people.

adjective

WELL KNOWNA1

Known by many people.

  • He is a famous actor.
  • This city is famous for its bridges.
  • Her books made her famous around the world.

How to use it: famous for something (The town is famous for its cheese.); famous as something (She became famous as a singer.)

Similar words: well-known, renowned

Opposites: unknown

Common phrases: famous actor, famous for something, world famous, famous singer

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