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legend

/ˈlΙ›dΚ’.Ι™nd/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a very old story that may not be true, or a person who is famous for doing something amazing.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ“±Social MediaπŸ“šAcademic Writing
Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œHe's a legend in the music industry.”

β€œThe legend says a dragon lived in that lake.”

β–ΆFull Definition

An unrealistic story depicting past events.

Related Words

Synonyms:
mythtaleicon
Word Family:
legendarylegendslegendarily

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