adj
Very common
noted
NOH-tihd
Noted (adj) means Well known and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement. Example: “The town is noted for its beautiful old bridge.”
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Well known and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement.
"The town is noted for its beautiful old bridge."
"A noted chef visited our school to teach a cooking class."
"She is a noted expert in marine biology."
How to use noted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFamous or well-regarded, usually for a specific talent or accomplishment.
Common pairings
noted author
noted for
a noted expert
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- most noted
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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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