WELL-KNOWN
Dictionary entry overview: What does well-known mean? • WELL-KNOWN (adjective)
The adjective WELL-KNOWN has 2 senses:
1. widely or fully known
2. frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
Familiarity information: WELL-KNOWN used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• WELL-KNOWN (adjective)
Meaning:
Widely or fully known
Context examples:
a well-known politician / well-known facts / a politician who is well known / these facts are well known
Similar:
known (apprehended with certainty)
Meaning:
Frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
Synonyms:
long-familiar; well-known
Context examples:
a long-familiar face / a well-known voice reached her ears
Similar:
familiar (well known or easily recognized)
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