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Well-known
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Meanings of Well-known
Adjective
- Famous or recognized by many people.
- Something that many people know about.
Explanation of the word: Well-known
Well-known means a person or thing that many people know about. Like a famous superhero or a popular cartoon.
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Translations for the word: Well-known
hindi
प्रसिद्ध (prasiddh)
prasiddh
जाना-माना (jana-mana)
jana-mana
प्रसिद्ध (prasiddh)
prasiddh
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Well-known
What does 'well-known' mean?
'Well-known' means that many people know about something or someone. For example, a famous singer is well-known because lots of people have heard of them.
How do you pronounce 'well-known'?
You pronounce 'well-known' like this: 'wel-nohn'. The first part sounds like 'well' and the second part sounds like 'known'.
What is the origin of the word 'well-known'?
The word 'well-known' comes from the Old English word 'wella', which means 'good' or 'well', and 'known', which comes from the word 'cunnan', meaning 'to know'. Together, they describe something that is known by many.
What is the meaning of 'well-known' in Bengali?
The word 'well-known' in Bengali is 'প্রসিদ্ধ' (Prasiddha).