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Moon7296 Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

be known for VS be known as

be known for be known as

1. Seoul is known ( as / for ) the capital of korea

Is known for and as replacable or is there a little difference in nuance?
  

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moon7296 Is known for and as replacable No,. When it is a simple appositive relationship, only 'as' works. 'For' is used when discussing characteristics: Seoul is known for its great food.

— Mister Micawber

  • moon7296 Is known for and as replacable No,.
  • When it is a simple appositive relationship, only 'as' works.
  • 'For' is used when discussing characteristics: Seoul is known for its great food.
  • — Here, 'as' is not possible.
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moon7296Is known for and as replacable
No,. When it is a simple appositive relationship, only 'as' works.

'For' is used when discussing characteristics:

Seoul is known for its great food.— Here, 'as' is not possible.
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