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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑːpjəlɚ/ · UK /ˈpɒpjələ/

popular means: Liked or enjoyed by many people.

adjective

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Liked or enjoyed by many people.

  • Pizza is very popular here.
  • She is popular with her classmates.
  • Which songs were popular last summer?

How to use it: popular with someone (This game is popular with children.); popular among someone (Cycling is popular among students.)

Similar words: well-liked, well-loved

Opposites: unpopular

Common phrases: popular singer, popular choice, popular with someone

Questions about popular

What does popular mean?

Liked or enjoyed by many people.

What is popular in other languages?

Türkçe: popüler · Español: popular · Français: populaire · Deutsch: beliebt · Italiano: popolare · 日本語: 人気のある

How do you pronounce popular?

In American English /ˈpɑːpjəlɚ/; in British English /ˈpɒpjələ/.

How do you use popular in a sentence?

Pizza is very popular here. She is popular with her classmates.

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