well-known

/'wel'noun/
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well-known

A well-known singer performs on a brightly lit stage.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Widely recognized or famous: Known by many people, often over a large area or within a particular field.
    • Fully understood or familiar: Known thoroughly or intimately, often through long experience.
Usage
  • The adjective "well-known" describes a person, place, thing, or fact that is recognized by a large number of people or is very familiar to someone.
  • It is typically used before a noun (attributive position) or after a linking verb like "is," "was," or "became" (predicative position).
  • It is often hyphenated when used before a noun.
Examples
  • Before a noun (Attributive):
    • She is a well-known author of children's books.
    • That restaurant is a well-known landmark in the city.
  • After a linking verb (Predicative):
    • The actor became well-known after starring in that film.
    • It is well-known that exercise is good for your health.
Advanced Usage
  • "well-known for": Used to specify the reason for someone's or something's fame or recognition.
    • The region is well-known for its wine production.
  • "well-known to": Used to indicate the specific group of people who are familiar with something.
    • The risks of smoking are well-known to the public.
    • This shortcut is well-known to the local residents.
Variants and Related Words
  • Renowned (adj): Famous and respected, often for a specific skill or achievement. Implies a higher level of honor or distinction than "well-known."
    • He is a renowned expert in ancient history.
  • Noted (adj): Well-known or famous, especially for a particular quality or feature.
    • She is a noted scholar in her field.
  • Familiar (adj): Well-known from long or close association. Often refers to personal knowledge rather than public fame.
    • The song had a familiar melody.
Synonyms
  • Famous: Known about by many people.
  • Celebrated: Greatly admired and publicly praised; famous.
  • Prominent: Important and well-known.
  • Established: Recognized and accepted because of having existed for a long time.
Antonyms
  • Unknown: Not known or familiar.
  • Obscure: Not discovered or known about; uncertain; not famous.
  • Unfamiliar: Not known or recognized.
Idioms and Phrases
  • A well-known fact: Something that is widely accepted as true.
    • It's a well-known fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
  • All too well-known: Regrettably or unfortunately familiar.
    • The problems with the old system are all too well-known to the staff.
well-known

A well-known singer performs on a brightly lit stage.

Adjective
  1. frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
    • a long-familiar face
    • a well-known voice reached her ears
  2. widely or fully known
    • a well-known politician
    • well-known facts
    • a politician who is well known
    • these facts are well known

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