mention
MEHNSHN
Mention (verb) means to refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail. Example: “Nobody mentioned the party, so I assumed it had been cancelled.”
verb
1
To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
"Nobody mentioned the party, so I assumed it had been cancelled."
"She mentioned that she'd be moving next month."
"Did he mention what time the meeting starts?"
noun
1
A brief reference to something in speech or writing.
"Her speech included a kind mention of the volunteers."
"There was no mention of parking on the invitation."
"The report made only a passing mention of the delays."
2
On social media, a post or reply in which someone tags or names another user.
"I got a mention from a friend asking for restaurant tips."
"Check your mentions tab to see who has replied to your post."
"She got dozens of mentions after the tweet went viral."
How to use mention
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring something up briefly, or a brief reference to it.
Common pairings
mention in passing
worth a mention
get a mention
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Word forms
- Plural
- mentions
- Third person singular
- mentions
- Past tense
- mentioned
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Nobody _____ the party, so I assumed it had been cancelled.
Etymology
From Old French mention, from Latin mentiō ("a calling to mind, a mention").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mention
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mention” mean?
The word “mention” means to refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail. In plain terms, to bring something up briefly, or a brief reference to it.
How do you pronounce “mention”?
“Mention” is pronounced MEHNSHN (/ˈmɛnʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “mention” in a sentence?
Here is “mention” used in a sentence: “She mentioned that she'd be moving next month.”
What is another word for “mention”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mention” include bring up, move, reference, toss up, touch and touch on.
What is the opposite of “mention”?
The opposite of “mention” — its antonyms — are bespeech, enlarge oneself, orate and speechify.
What part of speech is “mention”?
Depending on how it is used, “mention” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “mention” come from?
The word “mention” comes from Latin. From Old French mention, from Latin mentiō ("a calling to mind, a mention").
Is “mention” a common word?
“Mention” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between 'mention' and 'discuss'?
To mention something is to refer to it briefly, in passing, without detail. To discuss it is to talk it through at length, exploring points and reasons. You might mention a problem in a single sentence, then discuss it fully in the meeting that follows.
What is an example of 'mention'?
Saying 'she mentioned that she might be late' is a typical example — the fact is noted quickly and then left. Likewise, 'he mentioned your name' means your name came up briefly. In each case the speaker refers to something without stopping to explain or explore it.
What is the opposite of 'mention'?
The opposite is to leave something out or say nothing about it — verbs like omit, ignore, overlook, or withhold. Where to mention is to bring a point up, even briefly, to omit is to pass over it entirely and never raise it at all.
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