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BEST-KNOWN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does best-known mean?
• BEST-KNOWN (adjective)
The adjective BEST-KNOWN has 1 sense:
1. most familiar or renowned
Familiarity information: BEST-KNOWN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Most familiar or renowned
Context example:
Stevenson's best-known work is probably 'Treasure Island'
Similar:
known (apprehended with certainty)
Context examples
Right now, the best-known risk factor for the illness is age.
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