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well-known

[ wel-nohn ]

adjective

  1. clearly or fully known:

    The well-known reasons are obvious.

  2. generally or widely known:

    a well-known painting.

    Synonyms: , , ,



well-known

adjective

  1. widely known; famous; celebrated
  2. known fully or clearly
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of well-known1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
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The victim was a well-known homeless man in the area, the outlet reported.

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He’s David A. Geier, a well-known anti-vaccine activist who has reportedly been assigned the job of reviewing the supposed link between vaccination and autism.

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Tech support scams happen when fraudsters pretend to be technical support representatives from well-known companies, claiming that your device is compromised.

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Other well-known institutions, such as Millfield, Wellington School and Harrow, are also exploring opportunities in Nigeria.

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Kennedy, who leads the HHS, which oversees the FDA, is a well-known vaccine sceptic who has a history of spreading health information that scientists say is false.

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