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- DictionaryWell known/ˌwel ˈnōn/
adjective
- 1. known widely or thoroughly: "a well-known television personality"
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3 days ago · A well-known person or thing is known about by a lot of people and is therefore famous or familiar. If someone is well-known for a particular activity, a lot of people know about them because of their involvement with that activity.
known or recognized by many people: Her views on the subject are already well known. [ + that ] It is well known that he never gives interviews. The restaurant is well known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service. a well-known local artist. [ before noun ] a well-known face / voice. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Check pronunciation: well known. Definition of well known adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
known. apprehended with certainty. adjective. frequently experienced; known closely or intimately. “a well-known voice reached her ears”. synonyms: long-familiar. familiar. well known or easily recognized.
5 days ago · 1. adjective. A well-known person or thing is known about by a lot of people and is therefore famous or familiar. If someone is well-known for a particular activity, a lot of people know about them because of their involvement with that activity. Hubbard was well known for his work in the field of drug rehabilitation.
1. clearly, fully, or thoroughly known: to hear the well-known voice of a loved one. 2. generally or widely known; famous: a well-known painting. [1425–75] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. famous. – well-known – notorious – infamous.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ˌwell-ˈknown adjective (comparative better-known, superlative best-known) known by a lot of people → notorious it is well-known (that) It’s a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer.
