mentioned
3 synonyms for mentioned, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense and past participle of mention: to have said or written something about a person or thing briefly, without going into detail.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use mentioned
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
as mentioned above
previously mentioned
barely mentioned
mentioned in passing
Neutral; the fixed phrases 'as mentioned' and 'aforementioned' lean formal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'mentioned above' and 'aforementioned'?
They mean the same thing, but 'aforementioned' is formal and legalistic while 'mentioned above' is plainer and works in almost any writing. In everyday prose, 'mentioned above' or simply naming the thing again reads better.
Is 'as mentioned earlier' correct?
Yes. 'As mentioned earlier', 'as mentioned above' and 'as previously mentioned' are all standard ways of pointing back to something you already said.
