recognizably
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B2
property
1
in an easily recognized way
In a way that is easy to recognize.
Usage pattern:
recognizably + [adjective] / recognizably + [noun phrase]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the adverb (recognizably) with the adjective (recognizable), or place it incorrectly (it usually comes before the adjective it modifies).
Synonyms
identifiably (More direct about being able to identify exactly what it is.)
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distinctly (Emphasizes clear, noticeable features.)
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clearly (More general; not always about recognition from prior knowledge.)
Antonyms
unrecognizably (So changed or unclear that it cannot be recognized.)
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indistinguishably (So similar that it cannot be told apart from others.)
Collocations
recognizably different
|recognizably similar
|recognizably British
|recognizably American
|recognizably human
|recognizably himself
|recognizably her voice
|recognizably in the style of
|recognizably from
|recognizably a landmark
Themes
communication
|perception
|description
Examples
- Even with the new haircut, he was recognizably the same person.
- The melody is recognizably Beethoven, even in this modern arrangement.
- After the renovation, the building is still recognizably a church.
Learner examples
- Her voice is recognizably hers.
- The logo is recognizably the same.
adverb
C1
quantity
2
noticeably; to a clear degree
In a way that is clearly noticeable.
Usage pattern:
recognizably + [comparative/adjective]
Common mistake:
This sense is closer to 'noticeably' than to 'recognized by someone'; learners may overinterpret it as requiring a specific person to recognize it.
Synonyms
noticeably (More common and slightly less formal.)
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markedly (Often used in formal writing about clear changes.)
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significantly (Often implies importance, sometimes statistical.)
Antonyms
barely (Only by a very small, hard-to-notice amount.)
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imperceptibly (So slight that it cannot really be noticed.)
Collocations
recognizably better
|recognizably worse
|recognizably higher
|recognizably lower
|recognizably improved
|recognizably changed
|recognizably increased
|recognizably reduced
|recognizably slower
|recognizably faster
Themes
description
|comparison
Examples
- The new model is recognizably lighter than last year’s version.
- Her mood was recognizably better after the exam.
- Since the medication change, his symptoms are recognizably less severe.
Learner examples
- This phone is recognizably faster.
- The room is recognizably quieter now.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recognizably
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/
Syllables & stress
re - cog - niz - ably (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: recognizably
- Plural: recognizablies
Expressions
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