listed in or on

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Used to talk about where a name, item, or piece of information appears in a list, document, or place.

   Grammar: Followed by a noun: 'listed in the directory' or 'listed on the website'.

   Patterns

   • listed in something
   • listed on something

   Your name is listed in the phone book.

   The event is listed on the community calendar.

   All the ingredients are listed on the label.

Common combinations

listed in a directory

The company is listed in the local business directory.

listed on a website

The job is listed on their careers website.

listed in alphabetical order

The names are listed in alphabetical order.

listed on the label

The ingredients are listed on the label.

Synonyms and how they differ

included in

This is more general and does not specify a list; 'listed in' often suggests a formal or written list.

recorded on

This focuses on the act of writing down information, often on a surface or device; 'listed on' is more about being an item in a list.

Word family

list noun

A series of names, items, or pieces of information written or printed together.

list verb

To make a list of things, or to include something in a list.

Practice

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