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notably
Notably (adv) means used to point out a particularly important example; especially. Example: “Many animals, notably elephants, have excellent memories.”
adv
1
Used to point out a particularly important example; especially.
"Many animals, notably elephants, have excellent memories."
"The menu has several vegetarian options, notably the mushroom pie."
"Several countries, most notably Japan, have aging populations."
2
In a way that is easily noticed.
"The room looked notably tidier after the children had cleaned it."
"Prices have risen notably over the past few years."
"Traffic has notably improved since the new bypass opened."
How to use notably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to highlight a standout example, often as "most notably."
Common pairings
most notably
notably absent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more notably
- Superlative
- most notably
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English notably, notabili or notablelyche, equivalent to notable plus -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “notably” mean?
The word “notably” means used to point out a particularly important example; especially. In plain terms, used to highlight a standout example, often as "most notably.".
How do you use “notably” in a sentence?
Here is “notably” used in a sentence: “Several countries, most notably Japan, have aging populations.”
What part of speech is “notably”?
“Notably” is an adverb.
Is “notably” a common word?
“Notably” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “notably” have?
“Notably” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to point out a particularly important example; especially.
What is the difference between notably and especially?
When singling out an example, they are close synonyms: "several countries, notably France, objected" works equally well with especially. Notably adds the idea that the example is remarkable and worth noting, while especially simply marks it as the strongest case. Especially also works as a plain intensifier before adjectives ("especially difficult"), whereas notably there means "to a noticeable degree" ("notably absent").
What is the difference between notably and notoriously?
Notably is neutral: it points out something important or easily noticed. Notoriously adds that the thing is well known for a bad reason. "The form is notoriously confusing" implies widespread complaint, while "the form is notably confusing" just observes that the confusion stands out.
Do you put a comma before notably?
When notably introduces an example mid-sentence, yes: "several members, notably the chair, disagreed" — the phrase sits between commas. When notably directly modifies a verb or adjective, no comma is used: "standards have notably improved".
Is "most notably" correct English?
Yes. Most notably is a standard collocation used to flag the single most important example: "she won many awards, most notably the top prize". It is common in formal and journalistic writing alike.
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