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fa·mous

famous

 
 
pronunciation:
feI ms
part of speech: adjective
definition: If someone is famous, many people know their name and things about them. When a thing is famous, many people know it. If you discover something or write a great book or become a star in sports or movies, you could be famous!
We went to Italy on our vacation and we saw many famous buildings.She became famous for both her singing and her acting.
synonyms:
well-known
antonyms:
unknown
similar words:
familiar, popular
derivation: famously (adv.)