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adverb no·ta·bly \ ˈnō-tə-blē \
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Definition of notably

1 : in a notable manner : to a high degree
  • was notably impressed
2 : especially, particularly
  • other powers, notably Britain and the United States
  • —C. A. Fisher

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Examples of notably in a Sentence

  1. Several senior executives were notably absent from the proceedings.

  2. The film's plot was notably lacking.

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First Known Use of notably

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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notably Synonyms

Synonyms

especially, particularly, specially, specifically;

Antonyms

generally;

Near Antonyms

altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially;

Related Words

concretely, expressly;

Phrases

in particular;

NOTABLY Defined for English Language Learners

notably

adverb

Definition of notably for English Language Learners

  • : in a way that attracts or deserves attention

  • : especially or particularly

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