English Explanatory Dictionary

well-known

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.
  2. Generally recognized; reserved for some usual purpose.

Pronunciation

/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-well-known.wav /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-well-known.wav

Word forms

well-known better-known more well-known best-known most well-known well known wellknown

Etymology

From Middle English well knowen. By surface analysis, well + known.

Synonyms

noted

Antonyms

little-known

Related words

celebrity
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