Word
notable
Phoneticsno·table
US/ˈnoʊtəbəɫ/
UK/nˈəʊtəbəl/
Definitions
01remarkable or important
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. important and deserving of your attention or praise.
adj. worthy of note; remarkable, distinguished, or significant in a particular context.
“The town is notable for its beautiful old church and friendly people.”
“The author's latest novel is notable for its intricate plot and the profound psychological depth of its secondary characters.”
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02easy to notice
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. easy to see or notice.
adj. clearly noticeable or conspicuous; easily observed without necessarily implying high value.
“There has been a notable change in the weather since yesterday morning.”
“There was a notable silence in the room after the director announced the unexpected budget cuts to the research department.”
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03an important person
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who is famous or important in a particular group.
n. a person of distinction or great reputation within a specific field or community.
“Local notables and business leaders attended the opening of the new hospital.”
“The gala was attended by various local notables, including the mayor, several prominent academics, and the heads of major charitable organisations.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “notable” in context.
Verb
01. become notable
“The small town has recently become notable as a hub for contemporary art.”
verb + adj
02. remain notable for quality
“Despite the increase in production speed, their products remain notable for quality.”
verb + adj + prep + noun
Adjective
03. notable exception
“Most students failed the rigorous exam, with Sarah being the one notable exception.”
adj + noun
04. notable for its diversity
“The local ecosystem is notable for its diversity, housing over three hundred unique species.”
adj + prep + noun
05. notable to observe
“It is notable to observe how the market reacted so quickly to the political shift.”
adj + infinitive
Adverb
06. highly notable
“The architect's use of sustainable materials in the skyscraper was highly notable.”
adv + adj
07. particularly notable achievement
“Winning the championship while injured was a particularly notable achievement for the young athlete.”
adv + adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Most notable, though, was Norway forward Haaland, whose popularity skyrocketed as fans flocked to his Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat accounts.” “It will however remain dry for most of the UK over the weekend, stretching out the run of days where there has been no notable rain in southern England for two months.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English notable (“worthy of note, profitable, useful”), in some senses from Anglo-Norman notable (“noteworthy”), from Latin notābilis (“noteworthy, extraordinary”), from notō (“to note, mark”); in some senses from Middle English note (“benefit, profit, use, advantage”), from Old English notu (“t-use, profit, advantage, employment”) + -able; equivalent to note + -able. Compare English noteful (“useful”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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