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Popular

UK //ˈpɒpjʊlə//US //ˈpɑːpjələr//

Definition

Well-liked or admired by many people.

In simple words: Well-liked by many people

Examples

  • This song is really popular right now.
  • The restaurant is popular among locals.
  • His popular blog has many followers.
  • She became popular after the talent show.
  • The popular movie broke box office records.

Usage notes

Commonly used to describe trends, people, or things that many favor. Avoid using it for very niche or rare topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'pop' in 'popular' as something that pops into everyone's mind.

Collocations

  • popular opinion
  • popular choice
  • popular culture

Synonyms

  • famous
  • liked
  • admired
  • trendy
  • fashionable

Antonyms

  • unpopular
  • unknown
  • disliked

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'famous' - 'popular' relates to people’s preference, while 'famous' is about being known.
  • Using 'popular' with negative contexts - it’s generally positive.
  • Misplacing 'popular' in sentences - it should come before the noun it describes.