2020-11-15
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด N – notable & noted
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง notable = ‘NOH-tuh-buhl’
ออกเสียง noted = ‘NOH-tid’
Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree
Notable = prominent, important, or distinguished;
famous; great; eminent: a notable philanthropist
Not to be confused with:
noted – well-known; celebrated: a noted musician
notorious – widely and unfavorably known;
disreputable; infamous: a notorious bank robber
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for noted
FAMOUS, RENOWNED, CELEBRATED, NOTED, NOTORIOUS, DISTINGUISHED, EMINENT, ILLUSTRIOUS
mean known far and wide.
FAMOUS implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. a famous actress
RENOWNED implies more glory and acclamation. one of the most renowned figures in sports history
CELEBRATED implies notice and attention especially in print. the most celebrated beauty of her day
NOTED suggests well-deserved public attention. the noted mystery writer
NOTORIOUS frequently adds to FAMOUS an implication of questionableness or evil. a notorious gangster
DISTINGUISHED implies acknowledged excellence or superiority. a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize
EMINENT implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character. the country's most eminent writers
ILLUSTRIOUS stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person. illustrious war heroes
Collins COBUILD English Usage
Noticeable – notable
1. 'noticeable'
Something that is noticeable is large enough or clear enough
to be noticed.
There has also been a noticeable increase in the number of people seeking counselling and psychotherapy.
I experienced no noticeable ill effects.
2. 'notable'
Something that is notable is important or remarkable.
Notable is a fairly formal word.
His most notable journalistic achievement was to bring out his own paper.
With a few notable exceptions, doctors are a pretty sensible lot.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression
notable & noted
Notable means “noteworthy,” “worthy of notice or attention.”
Noted means “celebrated,” “famous,” “distinguished,” “eminent,” “renowned.”
Although these terms have related meanings and are often used interchangeably,
notable is more often applied to events or inanimate objects than noted is, and noted is more frequently applied topersons.
“This new model has had a notable success.”
“There has been a notable increase in company profits this year.”
“Dr. Popkin is a noted biologist.”
“This old lady was a noted beauty in her youth.”
