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Word: Fame
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘reputation’, which survives in house of ill fame): via Old French from Latin fama
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
feɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements
Short Definition:state of being known by many people
Examples:- winning the Olympic title has brought her fame and fortune
- the song's success rocketed him to stardom and fame
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