English Dictionary
Definition known in British English
known
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/nəʊn/
1
used for describing something that people know about or have discovered
Example
Known pollutants had been tipped into the water.
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2
Example
nationally and internationally known TV personalities
Example
They were known for their artistic achievements.
Example
Diana Spencer, or Princess Di as she became known
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