C2
fame vs famous vs notoriety vs notorious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| famenoun/feɪm/ | Meaning the state of being known and talked about by many people | Goes with rise to fame | Example The young singer rose to fame after one of her songs went viral on TikTok. |
| famousadjective/ˈfeɪ.məs/ | Meaning known by many people | Goes with — | Example Hanoi is famous for its street food and old buildings. |
| notorietynoun/ˌnoʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/ | Meaning the state of being famous for something bad | Goes with gain notoriety | Example The airline gained notoriety for canceling flights with no warning. |
| notoriousadjective/noʊˈtɔːr.i.əs/ | Meaning famous for something bad | Goes with notorious for | Example The city is notorious for its heavy traffic and long delays. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He moved to Seoul in search of and fortune.