Words / A2

FAYM-uh-s/ˈfeɪməs/

Famous means known by many people. Famous for + thing: famous for food. Well known is similar, a little softer. Infamous means famous for something bad. Fame is the noun.

Meaning

Known by many people.

Examples

• “Lahore is famous for its food.”
• “This street is famous.”
• “He is famous for his songs.”

Good to know

famous for. Noun: fame. infamous = famous for something bad.

Near in meaning

well known

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