legend
/ˈledʒənd/
leg · end
ˈledʒ · ənd
English Definition
n. traditional story; famous person
Significado en Español
leyenda, figura legendaria
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
huyền thoại, nhân vật huyền thoại
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Example Sentence
He is a basketball legend.
他是篮球传奇人物。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
legend (legendary story)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “legend”:
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A
fact
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B
report
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C
myth
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D
record
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C — myth.
“legend” means n. traditional story; famous person
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In stories about King Arthur, he is often considered a _____ because of his noble leadership and the miraculous events surrounding his reign.
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A
mystery
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B
legend
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C
novice
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D
recluse
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B — legend.
“legend” means n. traditional story; famous person
Common questions about “legend”
What does “legend” mean?
legend — n. traditional story; famous person. In Chinese: 传说，传奇人物.
How do you pronounce “legend”?
legend is pronounced /ˈledʒənd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: leg · end.
How do you use “legend” in a sentence?
He is a basketball legend. (他是篮球传奇人物。)
What are synonyms for “legend”?
myth, hero — all close in meaning to legend (n. traditional story; famous person).
Is “legend” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. legend appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “legend”?
legend (legendary story)
