little known

This page is about the collocation little known

collocation pattern: adverb + adjective

Meaning

not known by many people

For example

  • Afrobeat music was little known ouside Africa until Fela Ransome Kuti took his band to Paris.

  • In most of the world, Australian rules football is a little-known sport.

Quick Quiz

Vincent Van Gogh was a little-known artist during his life. He

a. wasn't famous

b. had very few friends

c. knew very little about art
a) wasn't famous b) had very few friends c) knew very little about art

Contributor: Matt Errey