well-known in English

IPA: /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ [US], /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ [UK] 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": "That area is well-known for their restaurants."
        }
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        "If a person or thing is well-known, many people know it or know about it."
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      ],
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          "word": "famous"
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"well-known" meaning in English

Adjective