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быть известным, славиться
Перевод по словам
be — быть, находиться, должен, тратта
famous — известный, знаменитый, прославленный, славный, замечательный, отличный, отменный
Примеры
He is destined to be famous.
Ему суждено быть знаменитым.
He felt he was fated to be famous.
Он чувствовал, что ему суждено стать знаменитым.
She dreamed that one day she would be famous.
Она мечтала, что в один прекрасный день она станет знаменитой.
He is famous as an actor.
Он известен как актёр.
That was a famous victory.
Это была замечательная победа.
France is famous for its wine.
Франция славится своим вином.
She was a famous writer and wit.
Она была известным писателем и остряком.
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‘I’m going to be famous one day.’ ‘You wish!’
«The flowering-time in these parts is famous.
She is becoming famous in Australia and elsewhere.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco.
…the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician…
…a 1950s sex symbol who was famous for swinging her caboose as she walked…
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adjective
having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer.
unfavorably known; notorious: In my family, my uncle is famous for his bad jokes.
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Origin of famous
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fāmōsus; see origin at fame, -ous
synonym study for famous
1. Famous, celebrated, eminent, distinguished refer to someone or something widely and favorably known. Famous is the general word: a famous lighthouse. Celebrated originally referred to something commemorated, but now usually refers to someone or something widely known for conspicuous merit, services, etc.: a celebrated writer. Eminent implies high standing among one’s contemporaries, especially in one’s own profession or craft: an eminent physician. Distinguished adds to eminent the idea of honors conferred more or less publicly: a distinguished scientist.
OTHER WORDS FROM famous
fa·mous·ly, adverbfa·mous·ness, nouno·ver·fa·mous, adjectivepre·fa·mous, adjective
pre·fa·mous·ly, adverbpseu·do·fa·mous, adjectivepseu·do·fa·mous·ly, adverbquasi-famous, adjectivequa·si-fa·mous·ly, adverbun·fa·mous, adjective
Words nearby famous
family values, family way, famine, famish, famished, famous, famous last words, famously, famulus, fan, fana
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Words related to famous
acclaimed, brilliant, distinguished, eminent, excellent, glorious, grand, great, honored, illustrious, important, influential, leading, memorable, noted, notorious, outstanding, powerful, preeminent, prominent
How to use famous in a sentence
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Ratched’s famous keychain is a link between Fletcher and Paulson.
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For proof of concept, they decided to digitally reproduce Dutch master Johannes Vermeer’s famous painting Girl With a Pearl Earring—just painted in light instead of pigment.
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The Fifth isn’t just a famous melody — it’s a story of despair, Beethoven’s deafness, and establishing the will to go on.
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Dan’s view that the main thing in universal grammar—following on a famous paper by Hauser, Chomsky, and Fitch—is something like Merge.
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There are open-source programs people can access for free online, and as far as finding video footage of famous people—well, we’ve got YouTube to thank for how easy that is.
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As anybody who has seen his now famous rant on Parks and Recreation knows, Patton Oswalt can get a little obsessed.
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The film has one of the most famous violent sequences of all time.
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Still, I wish that DuVernay had given us more about those who are less famous besides a scene where they all eat dinner together.
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But the authority of his name far exceeds that of our own, famous or obscure though we be.
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One of the most famous directors of this era was Shin Sang-ok (신상옥).
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About this time the famous Philippine painter, Juan Luna (vide p. 195), was released after six monthsʼ imprisonment as a suspect.
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It was at this parliament that the famous acts against horse racing and deceitful gaming were passed.
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Sir Cadge was about the same age as the famous beauty, and rose quite two inches above her lofty head.
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After her marriage to Eugène Manet she came under the influence of his famous brother, Édouard.
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He plays beautifully, and was trained in the famous Brussels conservatory, of which Dupont is the head.
British Dictionary definitions for famous
adjective
known to or recognized by many people; renowned
informal excellent; splendid
archaic of ill repute
Derived forms of famous
famousness, noun
Word Origin for famous
C14: from Latin fāmōsus; see fame
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Even though most of us tend to use the words famous and popular interchangeably, there is a clear difference between these two words. Being popular is winning the hearts of a number of people. A popular person is liked by thousands. But being famous is not the same thing. Famous is known about by many people. A person who is famous may be known by thousands of people, but this does not denote that he is liked and loved by people. For example, let us take a politician. He can be famous, but not popular. However, when a person is popular, he naturally becomes famous as well. Through this article let us examine the difference between the two words.
What does Popular mean?
Being popular is when an individual is liked by many people. This can be due to many reasons. For example, some singers, actors become popular for their personalities and various causes that they get involved in. This makes them special and help them to win the hearts of people. For example, a key personality who helps thousands of victims of a natural disaster, or a performer who speaks on behalf of a disadvantaged group, naturally becomes popular.
Princess Diana can be considered as a truly popular personality who won the hearts of thousands of people. The key characteristic of a popular person is that he or she is not only known by people, but also loved. Now, let us pay attention to some examples.
He is a popular singer among teenagers.
It is one of the popular tourist locations in the region.
In both sentences, the word popular has been used. Notice how, in each case, the word popular brings about the idea, that the individual or the location is loved by people.
Princess Diana is a popular personality
What does Famous mean?
Famous is being known by a large number of people. This can be due to a specific achievement of the individual or a specific cause to which he or she is dedicated. For example, Hitler was famous throughout the world and even today his name is known by most of us. This does not denote that he was loved by people, but that he was known for his cause. A person does not necessarily have to be devoted towards a worthy cause to be famous; he can even be plain evil or destructive.
Examine the usage of the word famous in the sentences presented below.
He is a famous politician in the country.
It is a famous hotel in the continent.
In both sentences, the word famous gives out the idea that it is known by many people. This emphasizes that the two words have to be used with care in the English language.
Hitler is a famous personality
What is the difference between Famous and Popular?
• Definitions of Famous and Popular:
• Being popular is being liked by many people.
• Famous is being known about by many people.
• People’s Reaction:
• A popular person is liked by many people.
• A famous person may not be liked by many people.
• A famous person becomes popular when he is liked by a lot of people.
• Connection:
• An individual can become famous without being popular.
• A popular person naturally becomes famous as well.
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- Princess Diana via Wikicommons (Public Domain)
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a
: widely known
a restaurant famous for its French cuisine
b
: honored for achievement
Synonyms
Choose the Right Synonym for famous
renowned implies more glory and acclamation.
one of the most renowned figures in sports history
celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.
the most celebrated beauty of her day
noted suggests well-deserved public attention.
notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.
distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.
a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize
eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.
the country’s most eminent writers
illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.
Example Sentences
a book about some of the most famous people of the last century
the review gushed that the restaurant offered some truly famous Southern-style cooking
Recent Examples on the Web
Recently, the brand announced the Ruggable x Jean-Michael Basquiat Collection, where many of the artist’s most famous works can be found in a number of contemporary rug styles.
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John Thompson, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
In 2021, scientists from the Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom recreated the face of Ramses II, arguably ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh, who reigned from 1279 to 1213 BCE.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 5 Apr. 2023
Other shiba inu images have appeared in doge memes, but Kabosu is arguably the most famous.
—Julian Mark, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2023
The most famous video game designer in the world is sitting meditatively in a drab studio in Burbank.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
The Louisville men’s basketball team will be put to the test early in Year 2 under Kenny Payne at one of the world’s most famous venues.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2023
An iconic role which spawned one of the most famous movie posters ever.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
Lastly, Waiʻoli Beach Park, located along the southern part of Hanalei Bay, is home to one of Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks: Pine Trees.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
The auction house has gathered an impressive array of 99 cars, many with competition provenance, like the world’s most famous Austin Healey—known as URX—previously featured by Robb Report on March 13.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin famosus, from fama fame
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Famous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/famous. Accessed 14 Apr. 2023.
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