ஆங்கிலம்

legend

gb/lˈɛd͡ʒənd/ us/lˈɛd͡ʒənd/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4100
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
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Traditional story or myth

An old story told for many years, sometimes mixing real events with made-up parts.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a legend about [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'legend' with 'myth', but 'legend' usually involves a real person or place, while 'myth' often explains natural events with gods or magic.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
myth (Often refers to a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, sometimes with gods or supernatural beings.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fact (A piece of information that is true and can be proven, unlike a legend which may not be fully true.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
ancient legend |famous legend |urban legend |local legend |myth and legend
கருப்பொருள்கள்
history |culture |storytelling |arts_entertainment |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The legend of King Arthur has inspired countless books and films.
  • According to local legend, the lake is home to a giant creature.
  • Many cultures have legends about the creation of the world.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I read a legend about a dragon.
  • People tell a legend about this mountain.
  • This is a legend from my country.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
2

Extremely famous or admired person

A person who is very famous and remembered for doing something great.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a legend in [field]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'legend' with 'idol'. An 'idol' is someone you personally admire, while a 'legend' is widely recognized by many people.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
icon (A person who is greatly admired and represents an important ideal or style.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unknown (A person who is not known by the public.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
football legend |music legend |living legend |become a legend
கருப்பொருள்கள்
fame |sports |arts |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Pele is considered a football legend.
  • She became a legend in the fashion industry.
  • He is a living legend of jazz music.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Michael Jordan is a basketball legend.
  • She is a legend in science.
  • He became a legend after winning many races.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical A2 entity
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Explanatory list of map symbols

A small table on a map or diagram that shows what the symbols mean.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'legend' as a story. In maps, it means an explanation of symbols.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
key (Commonly used for maps; refers to the same concept as 'legend' in this sense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
map legend |chart legend |diagram legend
கருப்பொருள்கள்
geography |education |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The legend on this map shows what each color means.
  • Check the legend to understand the symbols.
  • Without the legend, the diagram is hard to read.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The map legend shows rivers in blue.
  • Look at the legend to find the road signs.
  • This chart has a legend for the lines.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
legend
IPA
GB/lˈɛd͡ʒənd/
US/lˈɛd͡ʒənd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
le - gend (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (le)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: legend
  • Plural: legend, legends
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
legends noun
Core family
legendary adjective B2
Advanced or less common
legendarily adverb
சொற்றொடர்கள்

legend has it

1
/lˈɛd͡ʒənd hˈæz ˈɪt/
fixed phrase

Phrase introducing a traditional story

People say that something happened, but it may not be true.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Legend has it that the castle was built overnight.
  • Legend has it she still walks these halls at night.

living legend

1
/lˈɪvɪŋ lˈɛd͡ʒənd/
fixed phrase

Famous person still alive and admired

A very famous person who is still alive and greatly respected for their work or talent.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Serena Williams is considered a living legend in tennis.
  • The singer became a living legend after decades of success.

urban legend

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/ˈɚbən lˈɛd͡ʒənd/
fixed phrase

False modern story widely told

A story many people tell that is not true, usually about strange or scary things in modern life.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The story about alligators in sewers is just an urban legend.
  • There's an urban legend about alligators living in New York sewers.
  • He told me an urban legend about a haunted hotel.
  • The tale of the haunted hotel is just an urban legend.

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