Master confusing words with ease
Famous vs. Infamous
Famous
/ˈfeɪməs/Examples:
He is a famous actor.This city is famous for its food.
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Infamous
/ˈɪnfəməs/Examples:
"This is infamous, your Honor.His infamous acts were the talk of the entire town.The infamous scandal rocked the political arena for years.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Famous is used to describe someone or something widely known and celebrated, often for positive reasons.
- Infamous implies being known widely but for negative reasons, often due to a bad reputation or scandal.
- Think of infamous as being linked to infamy, which has a negative connotation, unlike famous.
- You might say a famous singer is known for their talent, while an infamous person might be known for a major crime.
- Remember that famous carries a positive or neutral implication, whereas infamous always implies negativity or notoriety.
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