Famous vs Legendary vs Notable

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Famous

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1

Legendary

Top 3000 (comune)C1adjective

Notable

Top 2000 (comune)C1adjective
Più comune: Famous
 FamousLegendaryNotable
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfeɪməs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfeɪməs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈledʒəndri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈledʒənderi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtəbl/"]/
SignificatoWell-known or popular.Very famous and admired, often because of a great achievement.Something important or worth remembering.
EsempioMarie Curie is a famous scientist known for her work in radioactivity.a legendary figurea **notable success/achievement/example**
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 3000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRA1C1C1
Categoria grammaticaleadjectiveadjective
Collocazionibe, become, make somebody/​something, extremely, fairly, very, as, for, rich and famouslegendary status, legendary figure, legendary status, legendary creaturebe, especially, particularly, for
Contrariunknown, obscure, anonymousordinary, common, unremarkableinsignificant, trivial, unremarkable
Errori comuniConfused 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.Confused with 'legend' - 'legendary' describes something, while 'legend' is a noun., Using 'legendary' for things that are not famous enough., Mispronouncing as 'legandary'.Confusing 'notable' with 'noteworthy' - they are similar but have different nuances., Using 'notable' as a verb instead of an adjective., Misplacing the adjective in a sentence, leading to awkward phrasing.
Note d'usoTypically 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.Use 'legendary' to describe people, events, or stories known for their greatness. Often used in a positive context but can be informal in casual conversations.Use 'notable' to emphasize importance or distinction, particularly in academic or formal contexts. It may not fit casual conversations where simpler words like 'important' may be more suitable.

Domande frequenti: Famous vs Legendary vs Notable

Qual è la differenza tra Famous, Legendary e Notable?

Famous: Well-known or popular. Legendary: Very famous and admired, often because of a great achievement. Notable: Something important or worth remembering.

Quale è più comune: Famous, Legendary e Notable?

Famous è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Famous, Legendary e Notable sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Famous: A1, Legendary: C1, Notable: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Famous: Marie Curie is a famous scientist known for her work in radioactivity. Legendary: a legendary figure Notable: a **notable success/achievement/example**

Posso usare Famous, Legendary e Notable in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Famous, Legendary e Notable sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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