🌟legend

noun
/ˈlɛdʒənd/

Meaning

A traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; also a famous person admired for achievements.
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example Sentences

The footballer is considered a legend in his country.

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

Example Expressions

living legend

Synonyms

myth, tale, fable, icon, hero, folklore, story
Entry 1
myth, tale, fable, icon, hero
Entry 2
myth, folklore, tale, story

Antonyms

fact, reality, history
Entry 1
fact, reality
Entry 2
fact, history, reality

Collocations

ancient legend, living legend, sports legend, urban legend
Entry 1
ancient legend, living legend, sports legend
Entry 2
ancient legend, urban legend, living legend

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