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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 renownedplay

  Familiarity information: BEST-KNOWN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BEST-KNOWN (adjective)


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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