noticeable
gb/nˈoʊtɪsəbəl/ us/nˈoʊtɪsəbəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 8700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
easy to see or perceive
Easy to see, hear, or feel because it is clear or strong enough.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is noticeable
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "noticeable" with "notable". "Noticeable" means easy to see or detect, while "notable" means important or worthy of attention. For example, say "a noticeable stain" (easy to see), but "a notable artist" (important or famous).
Sinónimos
visible (Often used for things that can be seen with the eyes; slightly more concrete and physical than "noticeable".)
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apparent (Suggests that something is clear or obvious, sometimes after a little thought; can sound slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
unnoticeable (Means something cannot easily be seen or detected; it blends in or is too small or weak to be observed.)
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subtle (Describes something so slight or delicate that it is hard to notice at first.)
Colocaciones
barely noticeable
|clearly noticeable
|highly noticeable
|readily noticeable
|noticeable mark
|noticeable sound
Temas
daily life
|communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There was a noticeable pause before she answered the question.
- The stain on the carpet is barely noticeable now.
- After the update, the app had a noticeable lag.
- There was a noticeable smell of smoke in the hallway.
- His accent is more noticeable when he speaks quickly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a noticeable mark on your shirt.
- The noise from the street is very noticeable at night.
- Her French accent is noticeable when she talks.
- The crack in the window is small but noticeable.
adjective
B1
property
2
big enough to be significant
Big or strong enough that people can clearly see a change or effect.
Patrón de uso:
a noticeable [change/effect/difference/improvement]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "strong" or "big" instead of "noticeable" before words like "change" or "difference". While "big change" is possible, "noticeable change" focuses on the fact that people can clearly see or feel the change, not just its size.
Sinónimos
significant (Often used in more formal or technical contexts to mean important or large enough to matter, especially in data or results.)
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marked (Suggests a strong, clearly seen difference or change, and is somewhat more formal than "noticeable".)
Antónimos
negligible (Used especially in formal or technical contexts to mean so small that it can be ignored.)
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slight (Describes a change or effect that is small and may be hard to notice or may not matter much.)
Colocaciones
noticeable difference
|noticeable change
|noticeable effect
|noticeable improvement
|noticeable increase
|noticeable impact
Temas
science
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There has been a noticeable improvement in her health since the operation.
- We saw a noticeable increase in sales after the new campaign.
- The new policy has had a noticeable effect on staff morale.
- After a week of practice, there was a noticeable change in his pronunciation.
- The drug produced no noticeable side effects in most patients.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There was a noticeable improvement in his English.
- The weather showed a noticeable change in the afternoon.
- We saw a noticeable increase in visitors last month.
- The new rule had a noticeable effect on student behavior.
adjective
B1
property
3
standing out and drawing attention
Easy to pay attention to because it looks, sounds, or seems different from other people or things around it.
Patrón de uso:
a noticeable [person/feature/style]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use only "different" or "special" when they mean "noticeable". "Different" focuses on not being the same; "noticeable" focuses on attracting attention because of that difference.
Sinónimos
conspicuous (Stronger and often slightly formal; suggests something stands out so much that it is hard to ignore.)
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eye-catching (Informal and positive; suggests something is attractive or stylish and easily draws the eye.)
Antónimos
inconspicuous (Describes someone or something that does not attract attention and blends into the surroundings.)
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discreet (Often used for behavior or style that is careful not to attract attention; can imply good judgment or politeness.)
Colocaciones
noticeable person
|noticeable feature
|noticeable hairstyle
|noticeable outfit
|noticeable presence
|quite noticeable
Temas
appearance
|social
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- Her bright red coat made her very noticeable in the crowd.
- He tried not to be too noticeable at the meeting.
- The new building is noticeable from almost anywhere in the city center.
- The tattoo on his neck is quite noticeable.
- The company wants a logo that is simple but noticeable.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Her blue hair makes her very noticeable at school.
- He wore a very noticeable yellow jacket.
- The shop is noticeable because of its big lights.
- She does not want to be noticeable at work.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
noticeable
AFI
GB/nˈoʊtɪsəbəl/
US/nˈoʊtɪsəbəl/
Sílabas y acento
no - tice - able (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (no)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: noticeable
- Comparative: noticeabler
- Superlative: noticeablest
Familia de palabras
Forms
noticeabler
adjective
noticeablest
adjective
Core family
notice
verb A2
noticeably
adverb
Related words
notify
verb B2
notification
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unnoticeable
adjective
unnoticed
adjective B2
Expresiones
make yourself noticeable
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf nˈoʊtɪsəbəl/
fixed phrase
draw attention to yourself
To act or dress in a way that other people will easily see and pay attention to you.
Ejemplos
- He didn't want to make himself noticeable, so he sat quietly at the back of the room.
- Wearing such a bright suit is one way to make yourself noticeable at the party.