notably

/'noutəbli/

Thân thiện

The professor's lecture was notably clear and well-organized.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a way that is worthy of attention or remarkable: Used to indicate that something is particularly significant, striking, or noticeable. 2. Especially; in particular: Used to single out one or more items as being the most prominent or important examples.

Usage

The adverb "notably" is used to emphasize a specific point or example within a broader statement. It often introduces or highlights a fact that is especially relevant, surprising, or important. It is typically placed before the adjective, adverb, or phrase it modifies, or at the beginning of a clause.

Examples

• The city has many attractions, notably its ancient cathedral and vibrant market square.
• Several countries abstained from the vote, notably France and Germany.
• The team performed well, with the goalkeeper playing notably better than in previous matches.
• Notably, the study failed to account for this key variable.

Advanced Usage

• Used to introduce a parenthetical comment: "The conference attendees—notably the keynote speakers—were given special access."
• In academic or formal writing to highlight a key example: "Many 19th-century authors, notably Charles Dickens, wrote extensively about social inequality."

Variants and Related Words

• Notable (adjective): Worthy of attention; remarkable.
• Notability (noun): The quality of being notable.

Synonyms

• Remarkably: In a way that is worthy of attention.
• Particularly: To a higher degree than is usual or average; especially.
• Especially: Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
• Significantly: In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Antonyms

• Unremarkably: In an ordinary way that is not worthy of attention.
• Inconspicuously: In a way that is not clearly visible or attracting attention.

Related Phrases

• Most notably: This phrase is used for even stronger emphasis on the primary example.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. especially; in particular
   • notably in the social sciences, the professors teach too much