well known in English

Forms: well known [positive], – [comparative], – [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: well + known Etymology templates: {{multiword term|well|known}} well + known Head templates: {{adjective}} [POS TABLE]

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        {
          "text": "After the war, the general became well known for his bravery."
        }
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        "A person or thing that is well known is someone who many people recognize."
      ],
      "id": "simple-well_known-en-adj-kCCpkYWM"
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  "word": "well known"
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"well known" meaning in English

Adjective