The words 'famous' and 'popular' are very close in meaning, but are not interchangeable because they are used differently. In this lesson, we explain the difference between these two adjectives and give you examples to show you how to use them correctly. There is a short exercise at the end of the lesson to practise what you have learned. FAMOUS When we say that people, places, books, films, etc. are famous, it means they are known about and talked about. Examples:
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POPULAR We can use this adjective to describe people, places or things. If someone or something is popular, it means that many people like them. Examples:
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You can say 'popular among' and 'popular with'. Both are correct. Note: If someone or something is famous, it doesn't necessarily mean that people like them. Exercise Complete the sentences with famous or popular.
Answers: 1. famous; 2. popular; 3. popular; 4. famous; 5. popular; 6. popular; 7. famous; 8. famous; 9. popular; 10. popular; Other lessons: Confusing verbs: Say vs. Tell Confusing verbs: Speak vs. Talk Confusing words: Know someone vs. Meet someone, Alone vs. Lonely, To feel cold vs. To have a cold, Desert vs. Dessert Confusing words: Breath vs. Breathe, Belief vs. Believe Confusing words: Practice vs. Practise, Advice vs. Advise Confusing words: Begin vs. Start, End vs. Finish Confusing words: Come vs. Go Confusing words: Bring vs. Take Phrases with HAVE and TAKE Confusing words in English: Fast, Quick or Quickly Confusing words in English: Slow or Slowly Please LIKE and SHARE with friends! DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS?Our lessons are engaging and encourage students to speak more on a specific topic.
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