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 Definitions of well-known  [ˈwɛl ɪŋ tən]  

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Definition of 'well-known' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) well-known
clearly, fully, or thoroughly known:
to hear the well-known voice of a loved one.

2.  well-known
generally or widely known; famous:
a well-known painting.

Etymology:  (1425–75)

Definition of 'well-known' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) well-known
widely or fully known
"a well-known politician"; "well-known facts"; "a politician who is well known"; "these facts are well known"

2. (adj) long-familiar, well-known(a)
frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
"a long-familiar face"; "a well-known voice reached her ears"


Definition of 'well-known' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) well-known
famous
a well-known children's author

2.  well-known
known by a lot of people
It's a well-known fact that she was fired.


Definition of 'well-known' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) well-known
fully known; generally known or acknowledged



'well-known' - Nearby Entries  

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