English grammar
whats the difference by using "known for" and "known as"?
2006-09-07 20:21:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Known for" would be in reference to your accomplishments.
"Known as" would refer to other aliases, names, or titles that you go by.
2006-09-07 20:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Link of Hyrule 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Known for" is used with a verb phrase. He was known for wearing pants with pink flowers. "Known as" is used with a noun. He was known as a colorful character.
2006-09-07 20:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
known for is something that the person did that people remember specifically or constantly.
know as refers to the person identity or name
2006-09-07 20:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by chrisj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somebody can be known "for" being or having something, e.g. a good character,
or he/she can be known "as" A PERSON WHO is or has something, e.g. a person with a good character.
2006-09-07 20:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Hi y´all ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
known for = something a person did
known as = something people relate to the persn... it's like a nickname
2006-09-07 21:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jeszhie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This waitress is known for us.
This waitress is known as Sweetie.
2006-09-08 07:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by Totti Frotti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
known for . . . (doing something)
known as . . . (being something)
2006-09-07 20:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by BG 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no
2006-09-07 21:07:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋