notable
gb/nˈoʊtəbəl/ us/nˈoʊtəbəl/
B2
English
~ 6100
jelentős, figyelemre méltó, kiemelkedő, elismert, neves, notabilitás, tekintélyes személyiség
B2
1
jelentős
B1
Usage pattern:
a notable [noun]
There has been a notable increase in online sales this year.
Idén jelentős növekedés volt tapasztalható az online értékesítésben.
One notable difference between the two plans is the cost.
A két terv egyik jelentős különbsége a költség.
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.
Learner examples
There was a notable change in the weather.
Jelentős változás történt az időjárásban.
The company made a notable profit last year.
A vállalat tavaly jelentős nyereséget ért el.
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.
Common mistake:
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."
Meaning
deserving attention; significant
Collocations
notable difference
|notable achievement
|notable exception
|notable increase
|notable feature
|notable improvement
Synonyms
remarkable (Stronger emotional tone; suggests something is very surprising or impressive.)
|
significant (Often used in more formal or academic contexts to stress importance, especially in amount or effect.)
Antonyms
ordinary (Suggests something is normal and not special enough to draw attention.)
|
insignificant (Focuses on lack of importance or effect, especially in formal or analytical contexts.)
Themes
communication
|academics
|news
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Important, interesting, or unusual enough that people should notice it.
Deserving attention or notice because it is important, interesting, or unusual.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a notable [type of person]
She is a notable figure in the field of medical ethics.
Neves személyiség az orvosi etika területén.
Several notable artists attended the opening of the gallery.
Több neves művész is részt vett a galéria megnyitóján.
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.
Learner examples
He became a notable writer in his country.
Hazájában neves író lett.
She is a notable leader in the tech industry.
Elismert vezető a technológiai iparágban.
Many notable guests came to the party.
The school has some notable teachers.
They talked with a notable scientist after the lecture.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
famous or respected in a field
Collocations
notable figure
|notable artist
|notable scholar
|notable politician
|notable author
|notable leader
Synonyms
prominent (Stresses high visibility and importance, especially in public life or a profession.)
|
renowned (Stronger praise; implies being very well known and admired, often internationally.)
Antonyms
obscure (Emphasizes that someone is little known or not widely recognized.)
|
unknown (Plainly states that a person is not known to the public.)
Themes
people
|culture
|history
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Well known and respected, especially in a certain type of work.
Famous, important, or widely respected, especially within a particular area of activity.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[notables] of [a place or group]
Local notables were invited to the opening ceremony.
A helyi notabilitásokat meghívták a megnyitóünnepségre.
The conference attracted political notables from across the region.
A konferenciára a régió minden részéből érkeztek politikai notabilitások.
Party notables gathered behind closed doors to discuss the election results.
Business notables from the city sponsored the new arts center.
Learner examples
Many local notables came to the meeting.
Sok helyi notabilitás eljött a találkozóra.
The mayor and other notables sat in the front row.
A polgármester és más notabilitások az első sorban ültek.
Notables from different cities met at the event.
All the town’s notables were present at the dinner.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
an important or famous person
Collocations
local notables
|party notables
|political notables
|business notables
|the notables of the town
Synonyms
dignitary (Often used for high-ranking officials or people with formal positions, especially in ceremonies.)
|
luminary (More literary; suggests a person who is not only famous but also highly inspiring in their field.)
Antonyms
nobody (Informal; stresses that someone has no importance or fame.)
Themes
people
|politics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is important or well known in a place or group.
An important or famous person, especially one who has influence in a particular place or group.
Grammar
Dictionary form
notable
IPA
GB/nˈoʊtəbəl/
US/nˈoʊtəbəl/
Syllables & stress
not - able (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (not)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: notable
Noun
- Base: notable
- Plural: notables
Word family
Forms
notables
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unnoticeable
adjective
Advanced or less common
notability
noun
notation
noun B2
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The region is notable for its rich cultural history.
- This study is notable for its large sample size.