B2adjectivesocietymedia
US/noʊn/
UK/nəʊn/
recognized or familiar to many people, or understood to be true
In context
She is a well-known author whose books have been translated into thirty languages.
The disease has no known cure, but treatment can slow it down.
He is known for his honesty, so people trust his advice.
Words that go with known
adverb + adjective
- well knownThe restaurant is well known for its fresh seafood.
- best knownShe is best known for her first novel.
- widely knownIt is widely known that sleep helps memory.
adjective + preposition
- known forThe town is known for its silk.
- known asThe dish is known as pho in Vietnam.
- known toThe drug is known to cause sleepiness.
adjective + noun
- known factIt is a known fact that exercise improves mood.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is known with his songs.Correct: He is known for his songs.