Inglês

famous

gb/fˈeɪməs/ us/fˈeɪməs/
A2 Inglês
~ 1500
Aceções
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adjective A2 property
1

Known by many people

Known by many people, usually for something special or important.

Padrão de uso: [someone/something] is famous for [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'famous' with 'popular'. 'Famous' means widely known, while 'popular' means liked by many people.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
unknown (Describes someone or something not known by the public.)
Colocações
world famous |famous actor |famous landmark |famous quote |famous brand
Temas
culture |media |society |core_vocabulary |communication
Exemplos
  • She became famous after starring in the hit movie.
  • The city is famous for its beautiful old buildings.
  • That restaurant is famous for its seafood dishes.
  • Many famous artists lived in Paris.
  • He is famous worldwide for his scientific research.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower.
  • This singer is very famous in my country.
  • That park is famous for its big trees.
  • He is a famous football player.
  • The book is famous among young people.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
famous
IPA
GB/fˈeɪməs/
US/fˈeɪməs/
Sílabas e acento
fam - ous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fam)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: famous
Família de palavras
Core family
fame noun B1 famously adverb
Negative and opposite forms
infamous adjective B2 infamy noun C1 infamously adverb
Expressões

famous for

1
/fˈeɪməs fɚ/
fixed phrase

Known because of something specific

Used to say why someone or something is well-known.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • The museum is world famous for its art collection.
  • He is a world famous chef.

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