/ˈfeɪ.məs/

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Meaning

Known by very many people.

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Word origin

From Latin famosus, meaning much talked about, from fama, meaning fame.

Origin
Latin
Root
famosus

Examples

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"Famous" means very many people know her.

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Here "famous" means people everywhere know the city for its food.

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Here "famous" means many people came to know his name.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 8: famous, pound, discover and 7 more words.