WordGarden.ionotably
C1Pronunciation
UK
- /nˈəʊtəbli/
US
- /ˈnoʊtəbli/
Meanings
Adverb
especially or in particular
to a noticeable or significant degree
Beyond the definition
"Notably" shows that something deserves special attention. It often means "especially" or "in a way that stands out." Think of a chef describing a dish with several spices but saying the rosemary is notably fragrant. That tells you the rosemary stands out more than the others. You might say a city is notably clean, meaning it is cleaner than many others. You might also say an actor is notably talented, meaning their skill is easy to notice. The word is also common when giving examples and drawing attention to one of them.
"Notably" is an adverb used to introduce a fact or example that is particularly important, interesting, or worthy of attention. It doesn't simply mean "for example," but rather "especially," "remarkably," or "significantly." It's a way of highlighting something as being distinct from others in its category.
You might read: "Several factors contributed to the company's success, notably the innovative marketing campaign." This tells you that while other things helped, the marketing campaign was especially crucial. Or consider this sentence: "The region is home to a variety of wildlife, notably bears and eagles." It's not just saying there are animals; it's emphasizing those two species as being particularly prominent or interesting.
"Notably" often appears in formal writing, such as reports, articles, and academic papers, where precision and emphasis are important. It's used to draw the reader's eye to a specific detail that supports an argument or illustrates a point.
It can also be used to introduce something surprising or unexpected. For example: "The weather was unseasonably warm, notably reaching 25 degrees Celsius in December." This highlights the unusual warmth as being particularly striking.
So, when you want to emphasize a specific detail and signal its importance, remember "notably": it's a way of saying, "This is worth paying attention to!"
Examples
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Specific places
The price has risen in several cities, notably New York and Boston.
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Important absence
Several people were missing from the meeting, notably the project manager.
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Improvement
Her writing is notably clearer than it was last year.
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Sports analysis
The team has improved, most notably on defense.
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Report omission
Notably, the report does not mention last year's losses.
See also
Similar
- especially
- particularly
- in particular
Shades of meaning
Contrast
Do not confuse
Used with (collocations)
- most notably
- notably among
- notably absent
Word family
Explore
- emphasis
- highlighting an example
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- notablyadverb