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popularity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpɑːpjəˈlærəti/ · UK /ˌpɒpjəˈlærəti/

popularity means: The state of being liked, chosen, or used by many people.

noun

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The state of being liked, chosen, or used by many people.

  • The game is gaining popularity.
  • Her popularity grew after the film came out.
  • What explains the popularity of these videos?

How to use it: popularity of something (The popularity of cycling has increased.); popularity among/with someone (The singer enjoys great popularity among teenagers.)

Similar words: public appeal, favor

Opposites: unpopularity

Common phrases: growing popularity, gain popularity, popularity of something

Questions about popularity

What does popularity mean?

The state of being liked, chosen, or used by many people.

What is popularity in other languages?

Türkçe: popülerlik · Español: popularidad · Français: popularité · Deutsch: Beliebtheit · Italiano: popolarità · 日本語: 人気

How do you pronounce popularity?

In American English /ˌpɑːpjəˈlærəti/; in British English /ˌpɒpjəˈlærəti/.

How do you use popularity in a sentence?

The game is gaining popularity. Her popularity grew after the film came out.

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