🇬🇧 Well-known meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

If something or someone is well-known, lots and lots of people have heard of them or recognize them. A well-known person, place, story, or thing is famous, so when you talk about it, other people usually know what you mean.

Our cat is well-known for knocking things off tables just to check if gravity is still working.

My brother is well-known in our house for eating the last slice of pizza and blaming the goldfish.

The cafeteria mystery soup is well-known for being able to stand up without a bowl.

My grandpa’s dancing is well-known at weddings for causing everyone to back up and form a safety circle.

The librarian is well-known for her superpower of appearing silently right when you start whispering too loud.

A small dog sits by a park bench. A well-known woman walks by. The well-known woman sings a well-known song. The well-known dog barks and the well-known people clap. The well-known boy smiles and runs to hug the woman. Many people take phone pictures and clap more. The dog licks the woman's hand. All feel happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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