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popular

popular

Meaning of popular

liked by many

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EN-UK/ˈpɒpjʊlə/
EN-US/ˈpɑpjələr/
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popular with Russian translation

popular usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Ретро-кроссовки — очень популярный выбор среди молодых покупателей в этом году.

Retro sneakers are popular with young shoppers this year.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Это популярный маяк среди туристов и фотографов.

The old lighthouse is a popular spot for tourists and photographers.

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popular belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

popularпопулярный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

popular synonyms

Related words worth learning together

beloved
carries strong affectionate or emotional meaning (deeply loved)
famous
stresses being widely known, not necessarily liked
well-known
neutral term meaning widely recognized or familiar
fashionable
implies conformity to current styles or trends, often in clothing or design
trendy
suggests being very much in fashion now, often short-lived
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beloved

carries strong affectionate or emotional meaning (deeply loved)

A2Rarely

The actress remains a beloved figure in the community.

🇬🇧en

stresses being widely known, not necessarily liked

A2Very Often

Paris is famous for its museums.

🇬🇧en

neutral term meaning widely recognized or familiar

A2Very Often

The museum is well-known across the country.

🇬🇧en

implies conformity to current styles or trends, often in clothing or design

A2Often

Those boots are very fashionable this season.

🇬🇧en

suggests being very much in fashion now, often short-lived

A2Often

That cafe has a trendy decor.

🇬🇧en

refers to what is common or accepted by the majority; not alternative

A2Often

Mainstream music dominates the charts.

I
🇬🇧en
in demand

emphasizes that people want or buy something; commercial or practical demand

A2Often

Organic food is increasingly in demand.

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How to pronounce popular and what this word means

popular means popular. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce popular

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/

popular translation

popular

popular examples

Retro sneakers are popular with young shoppers this year.

popular transcription

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/, /ˈpɑpjələr/

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popular meaning: what does it mean?

liked by many

popular pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

popular is pronounced as /ˈpɒpjʊlə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

popular definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Retro sneakers are popular with young shoppers this year. Translation: Ретро-кроссовки — очень популярный выбор среди молодых покупателей в этом году.

Is popular part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, popular can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is popular part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, popular can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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