Cool MatePopular
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.