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изве́стный — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
  • famous adjective Known widely by many people.
  • illustrious adjective Widely admired and respected, especially for great achievements.
  • known adjective Recognized or identified as a particular type of person or thing; well-established in reputation.
  • renowned adjective Famous and widely admired for some skill or quality.
  • well-known adjective Known about by a lot of people; familiar to the public or to a particular group.

Senses

изве́стный is used for these senses in English:

  • familiar Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
  • famous Well known.
  • famous In the public eye.
  • illustrious Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known. [from mid 16th c.]
  • known Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.
  • renowned Famous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.
  • well-known Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.

familiar — full definition

  1. adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
  2. adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
  3. noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.

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