mentioned
Mentioned (verb) means past tense and past participle of mention: to have said or written something about a person or thing briefly, without going into detail. Example: “She mentioned the meeting but never said what time it was.”
How to use mentioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaid or written about something quickly, in passing.
Neutral; the fixed phrases 'as mentioned' and 'aforementioned' lean formal.
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She _____ the meeting but never said what time it was.
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Rhymes for mentioned
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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.
What is the meaning of mentioned?
"mentioned" (verb) means past tense and past participle of mention: to have said or written something about a person or thing briefly, without going into detail.
What is another word for mentioned?
Other words for "mentioned" include aforementioned, named, cited.