well-known — famous or familiar to many people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: famous or familiar to many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwel ˈnoʊn/
Korean meaning: 유명한, 잘 알려진
Korean pronunciation: 웰**논**
Example Sentences
- It's a well-known secret that our math teacher can't solve his own homework.
- The well-known coffee shop on Main Street always has a long queue.
- She became well-known after her cat video went viral on social media.
well-known
ADJECTIVE//ˌwel ˈnoʊn//
famous or familiar to many people
famous or familiar to many people
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Origin
From Old English 'wel' meaning 'well' or 'in a good manner', combined with 'known', the past participle of 'know' (from Proto-Germanic 'knewan'). The compound emerged in Middle English to describe something familiar or recognized by many.
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“It's a well-known secret that our math teacher can't solve his own homework.”
“The well-known coffee shop on Main Street always has a long queue.”
“She became well-known after her cat video went viral on social media.”
“It's well-known that students suddenly become sick right before exams.”
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