noun
fame
faym
noun
1
The state of being well known and widely recognized, especially for achievement.
"The singer achieved worldwide fame almost overnight."
"He never sought fame, only wanted to do good work."
How to Use Fame
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing widely known and talked about, usually for something impressive or notable.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "fame" (being well known, usually positively) with "infamy" (being well known for something bad).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
rise to fame
claim to fame
achieve fame
Word Forms
famed past tense, fames plural, fames singular
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Etymology
From Old French fame, from Latin fama ("talk, rumor, reputation").