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famethe state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements

Pronunciation (IPA): /feɪm/

Korean meaning: 명성, 명예, 유명함

Korean pronunciation: 페임 (강세: 페임)

Example Sentences

  • His fifteen minutes of fame ended when people realized he couldn't actually sing.
  • The cat achieved internet fame for always looking grumpy.
  • Fame came overnight, but staying famous requires constant effort.

fame

NOUN

//feɪm//

the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements

fame concept
💡 Concept

Celebrity enjoying worldwide fame and recognition

fame rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From nameless game to lasting fame!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/feɪm/
🇬🇧 UK/feɪm/

🌳Etymology

Rootfame

Origin

라틴어 'fama'에서 유래되었으며, '말하다, 이야기하다'를 뜻하는 라틴어 'fari'와 관련이 있습니다. 고대 로마에서는 '파마(Fama)'가 소문과 명성을 관장하는 여신이었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

namegamesameblameframe
name
game
same
blame
frame

🔗Collocations

achieve fame
rise to fame
international fame
fame and fortune
hall of fame
claim to fame

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His fifteen minutes of fame ended when people realized he couldn't actually sing.

😄 Fun example

The cat achieved internet fame for always looking grumpy.

Fame came overnight, but staying famous requires constant effort.

She donated anonymously, avoiding fame despite her generous act.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

reputationrenowncelebritygloryprominence

Antonyms

obscurityanonymityunknown

Related

famousinfamouscelebritystardomrecognition

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