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The museum is famous for its dinosaur model.
What does Famous mean?
known by many people
Dictionary definition
Known by many people because of talent, achievements, or an important event.
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Famous in a sentence
medium
She became famous for her helpful science videos.
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A town can be famous for one special festival.
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What does famous mean?
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Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to famous?
Well-Known is close in meaning to famous.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to famous?
Unknown contrasts with famous.
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fay · mus · strongest beat: fay
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WordFamous.
Partadjective.
MeaningFamous means known by many people.
ExampleExample: The museum is famous for its dinosaur model.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fay · mus
- Strongest beat
- fay
- Ending
- mus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fay.
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Synonyms
Words like Famous
well-knownClose in meaning in many contexts.
celebratedClose in meaning in many contexts.
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Word family
Famous word family
Base word
fame
adjective
famous
Known by many people.
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Hint for students
Famous means known by many people.
Common mix-up
Famous is not the same as popular. Famous means widely known; popular means liked by many people.
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Write one sentence that shows famous without using the word famous. Model sentence: Many people knew the actor’s name and asked for a photo. Clue words: many people knew, actor’s name, asked for a photo Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone or something known by many people?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The famous singer was recognized at the airport.' Why does famous fit better than unknown?
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