well-known
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
well · known
ˌwɛl · ˈnoʊn
English Definition
adj. known by many people
Significado en Español
conocido, famoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nổi tiếng, được biết đến rộng rãi
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Example Sentence
He is a well-known author in this genre.
他是这个类型中一位知名的作家。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “well-known”:
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A
obscure
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B
famous
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C
unknown
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D
unfamiliar
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B — famous.
“well-known” means adj. known by many people
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ author signed hundreds of books for her many eager fans.
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A
unknown
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B
well-known
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C
obscure
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D
forgotten
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B — well-known.
“well-known” means adj. known by many people
Common questions about “well-known”
What does “well-known” mean?
well-known — adj. known by many people. In Chinese: 著名的.
How do you pronounce “well-known”?
well-known is pronounced /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: well · known.
How do you use “well-known” in a sentence?
He is a well-known author in this genre. (他是这个类型中一位知名的作家。)
What are synonyms for “well-known”?
famous, renowned, celebrated — all close in meaning to well-known (adj. known by many people).
Is “well-known” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. well-known appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
