notable
gb/nˈoʊtəbəl/ us/nˈoʊtəbəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6100
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
deserving attention; significant
Important, interesting, or unusual enough that people should notice it.
Vzorec užití:
a notable [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "notable" with "noticeable." "Notable" means important or worth attention because of its significance, while "noticeable" mainly means easy to see or detect. For example, a small but important difference can be "notable" even if it is not immediately "noticeable."
Synonyma
remarkable (Stronger emotional tone; suggests something is very surprising or impressive.)
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significant (Often used in more formal or academic contexts to stress importance, especially in amount or effect.)
Antonyma
ordinary (Suggests something is normal and not special enough to draw attention.)
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insignificant (Focuses on lack of importance or effect, especially in formal or analytical contexts.)
Kolokace
notable difference
|notable achievement
|notable exception
|notable increase
|notable feature
|notable improvement
Témata
communication
|academics
|news
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- There has been a notable increase in online sales this year.
- One notable difference between the two plans is the cost.
- The report highlights several notable achievements by the team.
- Her most notable work deals with climate change policy.
- A notable feature of the device is its long battery life.
Učební příklady
- There was a notable change in the weather.
- The company made a notable profit last year.
- He showed a notable improvement after the treatment.
- This book is of notable value for students.
- We saw a notable drop in prices in May.
adjective
B2
property
2
famous or respected in a field
Well known and respected, especially in a certain type of work.
Vzorec užití:
a notable [type of person]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "famous" where "notable" is more natural in formal writing. "Famous" often sounds more general and emotional, while "notable" is common in news or academic styles when talking about important or respected people in a field.
Synonyma
prominent (Stresses high visibility and importance, especially in public life or a profession.)
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renowned (Stronger praise; implies being very well known and admired, often internationally.)
Antonyma
obscure (Emphasizes that someone is little known or not widely recognized.)
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unknown (Plainly states that a person is not known to the public.)
Kolokace
notable figure
|notable artist
|notable scholar
|notable politician
|notable author
|notable leader
Témata
people
|culture
|history
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She is a notable figure in the field of medical ethics.
- Several notable artists attended the opening of the gallery.
- The award went to a notable scholar of modern history.
- He invited a few notable politicians to speak at the event.
- The city has produced many notable musicians over the years.
Učební příklady
- He became a notable writer in his country.
- She is a notable leader in the tech industry.
- Many notable guests came to the party.
- The school has some notable teachers.
- They talked with a notable scientist after the lecture.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
3
an important or famous person
A person who is important or well known in a place or group.
Vzorec užití:
[notables] of [a place or group]
Častá chyba:
Learners rarely use the noun "notable" and may think it is always an adjective. As a noun, it is usually plural ("the notables") and used in more formal or historical writing.
Synonyma
dignitary (Often used for high-ranking officials or people with formal positions, especially in ceremonies.)
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luminary (More literary; suggests a person who is not only famous but also highly inspiring in their field.)
Antonyma
nobody (Informal; stresses that someone has no importance or fame.)
Kolokace
local notables
|party notables
|political notables
|business notables
|the notables of the town
Témata
people
|politics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Local notables were invited to the opening ceremony.
- The conference attracted political notables from across the region.
- Party notables gathered behind closed doors to discuss the election results.
- Business notables from the city sponsored the new arts center.
Učební příklady
- Many local notables came to the meeting.
- The mayor and other notables sat in the front row.
- Notables from different cities met at the event.
- All the town’s notables were present at the dinner.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
notable
IPA
GB/nˈoʊtəbəl/
US/nˈoʊtəbəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
not - able (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (not)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: notable
Noun
- Base: notable
- Plural: notables
Příbuzná slova
Forms
notables
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unnoticeable
adjective
Advanced or less common
notability
noun
notation
noun B2
Výrazy
a notable exception
1/ə nˈoʊtəbəl ɪksˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
an important case that is different
An important example that is different from the general rule or pattern.
Příklady
- Most students passed the exam, with a notable exception in one class.
- The country has low unemployment, with one notable exception in the northern region.
be notable for [something]
1/bˈi nˈoʊtəbəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
to be especially known for something
To be especially important, interesting, or easy to notice because of a particular thing.
Příklady
- The region is notable for its rich cultural history.
- This study is notable for its large sample size.