English / word
legend
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A traditional story regarded as historical but unauthenticated; or an extremely famous and admired person.; a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
A traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; also a famous person admired for achievements.
In context
01
The veteran football player is considered a living sports legend.
02
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
Synonyms
myth,icon,tale
Antonyms
fact,history,reality
Collocations
living legend,sports legend,urban legend