Easier English Basic Synonyms

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famous
adjective
Synonyms: famous, well-known, renowned, infamous, notorious
Antonym: unknown
Synonyms:
famous
known to many people, especially most people in a place or country
a famous department store 
쑗
 He’s a famous footballer.
well-known
known by a lot of people
It’s a well-known fact that oil and water don’t mix. 
쑗
 She used to work for
a well-known London hairdresser.
renowned
known and admired by many people
the renowned Italian singer
infamous
famous for being bad or unpleasant
He was sent to the infamous prison on the island.
notorious
known for bad qualities, or for doing bad things
He was a member of a notorious criminal gang.
Antonym:
unknown
not known for anything important or interesting
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fat
adjective
Synonyms: fat, plump, overweight, obese
Antonyms: slim, thin
Synonyms:
fat
having too much flesh or weighing too much
You’ll have to eat less – you’re getting too fat. 
쑗
 a doll with a fat face
plump
slightly fat in an attractive way
the baby’s plump little arms 
쑗
 She’s grown plumper now she’s stopped
smoking.
overweight
having a body that weighs too much
The doctor says I’m a little overweight.
obese
so fat that it is dangerous for health reasons
Many children are becoming obese because of their unhealthy diets.
Antonyms: