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NOHN/nəʊn/

Known means recognised or identified: known as; known for; a known risk. Know is the verb (already in the dictionary). Famous is stronger; familiar is about recognition by you. Unknown is the opposite. Clinics: known for short waits, not luxury.

Meaning

Recognised or identified; known as / known for.

Examples

• “The clinic is known for short waiting times, not luxury.”
• “Covid is a known risk on crowded wards, which is the identified sense.”

Good to know

known as / for / to. Verb: know. Stronger fame: famous. Opposite: unknown. Pattern: known for + noun. NHS reputation.

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