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famous

famous

Meaning of famous

English

known by many people

中文

因广为人知而出名的

famous

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈfeɪməs/
American English
/ˈfeɪməs/

famous with Chinese translation

famous usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This famous writer lives here.

这位著名的作家住在这里。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This is a famous bridge, and many people come to see it.

这是一座著名的桥,很多人来参观。

famous synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between famous, celebrated, notable, prominent, popular, notorious, and distinguished

C
🇬🇧English
celebrated

famous and praised, literary

B2often

ENThe celebrated festival draws visitors from around the world.

Advanced: broader words

N
🇬🇧English
notable

important, worth noting

B1often

ENA notable landmark is the old city gate.

P
🇬🇧English
prominent

important and influential

B2often

ENA prominent tower stands at the city center.

🇬🇧English

liked by many people

A2very often

ENThat beach is very popular with families.

N
🇬🇧English
notorious

famous for something bad

B2often

ENThe neighborhood is notorious for its traffic problems.

D
🇬🇧English
distinguished

respected for achievements

C1rare word

ENThe distinguished architect received an award for the restoration.

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Questions about this word

What does famous mean?

known by many people

How do you pronounce famous?

famous is pronounced [ˈfeɪməs].

How is famous used in a sentence?

这位著名的作家住在这里。 Translation: This famous writer lives here.

Is famous part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, famous can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is famous part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, famous can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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