Well-known adjective — meaning, examples, and usage from Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries

Definition

Well-known — means "known by many people" or "recognized by a large number of people," and is often used as a synonym for famous.

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Additional meaning

When used about a fact, well-known means it is generally recognized or accepted.


Synonym: famous
Word type: adjective


Author summary

The term well-known describes something or someone widely recognized or accepted, often synonymous with famous and applied to both people and facts.

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