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Famous

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfeɪməs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfeɪməs/"]/

Meaning of Famous

known about by many people

In simple words: Well-known or popular.

Famous in a sentence

• Marie Curie is a famous scientist known for her work in radioactivity.
• The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
• He became famous overnight after his first album was released.
• Many famous actors live in Hollywood.
• The book was famous for its unique storytelling.

How to use Famous

Typically used to describe people, places, or things that are widely recognized. Works well in both formal and informal contexts but can be less suitable for everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Famous sounds like 'fame-us' — imagine people being famous for their achievements.

Related words

Collocations with Famous

• be
• become
• make somebody/​something
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• as
• for
• rich and famous

Synonyms for Famous

• renowned
• celebrated
• notable
• popular
• eminent

Opposites of Famous

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous

Common mistakes with Famous

• Confused with 'infamous', which means well-known for negative reasons.
• Using 'famous' as a verb when it is only an adjective.
• Mistakenly thinking 'famous' is only used for people.

Frequently asked questions about Famous

What does Famous mean?

Well-known or popular.

What is the definition of Famous?

known about by many people

How do you use Famous in a sentence?

Marie Curie is a famous scientist known for her work in radioactivity.

Can you give another example of Famous?

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

What are synonyms for Famous?

Common alternatives include renowned, celebrated, notable, popular, eminent.

What is the opposite of Famous?

Opposite meanings include unknown, obscure, anonymous.

What words go with Famous?

It commonly pairs with be, become, make somebody/​something, extremely, fairly, very, as, for, rich and famous.

What are common mistakes when using Famous?

Confused with 'infamous', which means well-known for negative reasons. Using 'famous' as a verb when it is only an adjective. Mistakenly thinking 'famous' is only used for people.

How do you pronounce Famous?

US: /["/ˈfeɪməs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfeɪməs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Famous?

Typically used to describe people, places, or things that are widely recognized. Works well in both formal and informal contexts but can be less suitable for everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Famous?

"Famous" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.