known (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /noʊn/
Definition
Recognized or familiar to people; having fame or notoriety.
Examples
She is a well-known author in the science fiction community.
The restaurant is known for its delicious pasta dishes.
He is known to be very punctual.
How to Use known
- known for (prepositional phrase)
- Famous or recognized because of a particular quality or activity. — "The city is known for its beautiful parks."
- known to be (prepositional phrase)
- Having a reputation or characteristic that is recognized. — "The bridge is known to be structurally unsound."
- known as (prepositional phrase)
- Referred to or identified by a particular name or title. — "He is known as 'The Professor' among his students."
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