Well-known
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Well-known is an adjective meaning Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.
Meaning
Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.
More Meanings
- (computing, not comparable) Generally recognized; reserved for some usual purpose.
Example Sentences
We would like to catalog other sockets which are supposed to be well-known
A common approach is for the server to accept messages at a well-known port.
If the call to this function fails, you can assume the SID was invalid — even if it's a well-known SID.
Less well-known is NR's High Marnham test track, which occupies part of the former Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway (LDECR) Chesterfield-Lincoln line in Nottinghamshire.
Word Forms
- wellknown
Synonyms for well-known
Depending on context, synonyms include noted.
Antonyms for well-known
Common opposites include little-known.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include known, familiar, renowned, world-renowned, noted, world-famous.
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