Word
notably
Phoneticsno·tably
US/ˈnoʊtəbɫi/
UK/nˈəʊtəbli/
Sentence adverb
Definition
adv. used to point out something that is especially important or impressive. You use it to draw attention to a specific example that stands out from the rest.
adv. to a significant or remarkable degree; particularly or especially. Often used to introduce a specific example that illustrates a broader point.
Examples
“The company has many successful products, notably its new smartphone.”
“Several countries have improved their environmental laws recently, most notably those in Northern Europe.”
“The artist's later works are characterized by a shift in palette, notably the inclusion of vibrant ochres and deep indigos that were absent from his earlier, more monochromatic period.”
Examples
simple
“The company has many successful products, notably its new smartphone.”
contextual
“Several countries have improved their environmental laws recently, most notably those in Northern Europe.”
complex
“The artist's later works are characterized by a shift in palette, notably the inclusion of vibrant ochres and deep indigos that were absent from his earlier, more monochromatic period.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “notably” in context.
Verb
01. notably contributed to the debate
“Several prominent scholars notably contributed to the debate on climate policy.”
adv + verb + prep + noun
02. notably improved the performance
“The new software update notably improved the performance of the older laptops.”
adv + verb + noun
03. notably increased the risk of failure
“The lack of proper funding notably increased the risk of failure for the startup.”
adv + verb + noun + prep + noun
Adjective
04. notably absent
“The CEO was notably absent from the emergency board meeting yesterday.”
adv + adj
05. notably different from the original
“The revised edition of the textbook is notably different from the original version.”
adv + adj + prep + noun
06. notably successful in business
“She has been notably successful in business despite the economic downturn.”
adv + adj + prep + noun
Usage
Typically used as a disjunct to introduce a specific example or to modify an adjective to show degree.
Real-World Examples
“Pneumonia and epilepsy were the leading avoidable causes, notably higher than in the other two groups, followed by cerebrovascular disease (concerning blood flow and blood vessels in the brain).” “This means that it breaks backward compatibility for some (but not all) Laptop 13 components, most notably the bottom case, the keyboard and trackpad, and the original 55 WHr and 61 WHr battery designs.” Etymology
From Middle English notably, notabili, notablelyche, equivalent to notable + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- 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
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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