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Meaning of prefame | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1

Definitions

Before (someone or something) became famous.

not-comparable

Examples

“The American fans, who were not familiar with his prefame work in the 1960s, knew of David Bowie as an androgynous glam-rock star who wrote all his own songs.”
“At this point, therefore, any reference to breakdancing has to distinguish between prefame and postfame versions of the dance.”
“To the extent that No Depression reflects a re-fusion of rock and country, arguably the Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo is the first alt-country album, though it existed firmly in the mainstream. Or Johnny Cash's Sun singles. Or Charlile Rich's prefame career.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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