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Dear teachers
Could you please helpe me differentiate between 'famous' and 'notorious'?
Am I right in the following interpretation?
Famous = well-known for something good
Notorious = well-known for something bad, that oneself is not particular proud of
Examples:
He's become notorious for mistreating people.
She's become famous for writing excellent novels.
They've become famous for being late.
I've become famous for not handing in the assignments in time.
To my understanding, the sentences in blue are correct, whilst the red ones aren't.
Thank you
Could you please helpe me differentiate between 'famous' and 'notorious'?
Am I right in the following interpretation?
Famous = well-known for something good
Notorious = well-known for something bad, that oneself is not particular proud of
Examples:
He's become notorious for mistreating people.
She's become famous for writing excellent novels.
They've become famous for being late.
I've become famous for not handing in the assignments in time.
To my understanding, the sentences in blue are correct, whilst the red ones aren't.
Thank you
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