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noted

NOH-tihd

Noted (adj) means Well known and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement. Example: “She is a noted expert in marine biology.”

adj
1
Well known and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement.
"She is a noted expert in marine biology."

How to use noted

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In plain EnglishFamous or well-regarded, usually for a specific talent or accomplishment.

Common pairings
noted author noted for a noted expert

Word forms

more noted comparative, most noted superlative

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What does “noted” mean?

The word “noted” means well known and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement. In plain terms, famous or well-regarded, usually for a specific talent or accomplishment.

How do you pronounce “noted”?

“Noted” is pronounced NOH-tihd (/ˈnoʊtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “noted” in a sentence?

Here is “noted” used in a sentence: “She is a noted expert in marine biology.”

What part of speech is “noted”?

“Noted” is an adjective.

Is “noted” a common word?

“Noted” is a very common word in modern English.

What is the difference between noted and notable?

Noted describes a person or thing that is already well known and respected, usually for a particular skill — a noted surgeon. Notable means worthy of notice or remarkable, and can apply to events, facts, or qualities as well as people — a notable achievement. Noted implies established fame; notable implies something simply stands out.

Is noted a positive word?

Yes. Describing someone as noted is a compliment, marking them as well known and admired for a talent or accomplishment — a noted author, noted for her generosity. It carries respect and reputation. The tone is complimentary, unlike a neutral word such as known, which merely says people are aware of someone.

What does 'Noted' mean as a one-word reply?

Here it is a different use. As a short reply — Noted — it means I have taken note of that or understood, acknowledging a message. This comes from the verb note, not from the adjective meaning famous. Tone matters: it can sound crisply efficient or slightly curt, depending on context.

What is an example of noted in the sense of famous?

You might read of a noted historian, a restaurant noted for its seafood, or someone noted for their kindness. In each, noted signals an established reputation for a particular quality or skill. It usually sits before a noun or in the phrase noted for, introducing what the person or thing is admired for.

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