known as
This page is about the phrasal verb known as
Meaning
to be called a certain name, even though it mightn't be a real or official name
For example
- known as sth The Union of Myanmar is a country in Asia between Thailand and India that used to be known as Burma.
- known as sth Do you know the full names of the music stars known as Prince, Sting, Madonna and Beyonce?
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