famous
gb/fˈeɪməs/ us/fˈeɪməs/
A2
English
~ 1500
híres
A2
1
híres
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is famous for [something]
She became famous after starring in the hit movie.
Azután lett híres, hogy főszerepet játszott a sikerfilmben.
The city is famous for its beautiful old buildings.
A város a gyönyörű régi épületeiről híres.
That restaurant is famous for its seafood dishes.
Many famous artists lived in Paris.
He is famous worldwide for his scientific research.
Learner examples
Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower.
Párizs az Eiffel-toronyról híres.
This singer is very famous in my country.
Ez az énekes nagyon híres az országomban.
That park is famous for its big trees.
He is a famous football player.
The book is famous among young people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'famous' with 'popular'. 'Famous' means widely known, while 'popular' means liked by many people.
Meaning
Known by many people
Collocations
world famous
|famous actor
|famous landmark
|famous quote
|famous brand
Synonyms
well-known (Very close in meaning; slightly less formal and can describe things known to a smaller group.)
|
renowned (More formal; emphasizes respect or admiration in addition to being widely known.)
Antonyms
unknown (Describes someone or something not known by the public.)
Themes
culture
|media
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Known by many people, usually for something special or important.
Widely recognized or known by many people, often for notable achievements or qualities.
Grammar
Dictionary form
famous
IPA
GB/fˈeɪməs/
US/fˈeɪməs/
Syllables & stress
fam - ous (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fam)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: famous
Word family
Expressions
famous for
1/fˈeɪməs fɚ/
fixed phrase
Known because of something specific
Used to say why someone or something is well-known.
Examples
- The city is famous for its jazz music.
- She is famous for her kindness.
make someone famous
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn fˈeɪməs/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to be widely known
To cause a person to become well-known to many people.
Examples
- That TV show made him famous overnight.
- The book made the author famous around the world.
world famous
1/wˈɚld fˈeɪməs/
fixed phrase
Known everywhere in the world
Known by people in many countries.
Examples
- The museum is world famous for its art collection.
- He is a world famous chef.