prominently
gb/pɹˈɑmənəntli/ us/pɹˈɑmənəntli/
B1
Anglais
~ 4700
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B1
property
1
In a way that stands out clearly
In a way that is easy to see or notice.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is prominently [placed/displayed/featured]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'prominently' with 'permanently'; the former means 'in a noticeable way', not 'forever'.
Synonymes
conspicuously (Slightly stronger emphasis on being obvious and attracting attention.)
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visibly (Focuses more on being able to be seen, without the nuance of importance.)
Antonymes
inconspicuously (Means done in a way that does not attract attention or is hard to notice.)
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obscurely (Implies being hidden or not clear.)
Collocations
prominently displayed
|prominently featured
|prominently placed
|prominently positioned
Thèmes
communication
|visual
|presentation
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The award was prominently displayed in the office.
- His name was prominently featured in the credits.
- The tower stands prominently on the hill.
- The store's sign is prominently visible from the highway.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The shop name is prominently on the wall.
- Her photo is prominently in the newspaper.
- The clock is prominently above the door.
- The mountains are prominently in the background.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
prominently
API
GB/pɹˈɑmənəntli/
US/pɹˈɑmənəntli/
Syllabes et accentuation
prom - in - ently (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (prom)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: prominently
- Plural: prominentlies
Famille de mots
Forms
prominentlies
noun
Core family
prominent
adjective B2
prominence
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
inconspicuous
adjective
inconspicuously
adverb
Expressions
display prominently
1/dɪsplˈeɪ pɹˈɑmənəntli/
fixed phrase
Show something in a noticeable position
To put something where people can easily see it.
Exemples
- The trophy was displayed prominently in the living room.
- Important notices should be displayed prominently on the board.
feature prominently
1/fˈit͡ʃɚ pɹˈɑmənəntli/
fixed phrase
Play an important and visible part
To be an important and easy-to-see part of something.
Exemples
- Environmental issues feature prominently in the new policy.
- She features prominently in the company's advertising campaign.
stand out prominently
1/stˈænd ˈaʊt pɹˈɑmənəntli/
fixed phrase
Be highly visible or distinct
To be very easy to see compared to other things.
Exemples
- Her red dress stood out prominently in the crowd.
- The tower stands out prominently against the skyline.