Meaning & use
noted
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Meanings
adjectivebefore a nounformal
Well known and respected for a particular skill or achievement.
Grammar: Goes before a noun: a noted scientist; often followed by for.
Patterns
- noted for something
- a noted something
She is a noted historian of the region.
The town is noted for its cheese.
A noted architect designed the library.
verbtransitive
Past tense and past participle of note: to mention, record or pay attention to something.
Grammar: Takes an object or clause: noted that prices had risen.
Patterns
- note that something
- note something
The teacher noted that she had improved.
He noted the license plate number.
The report noted several problems.
Common combinations
- noted for
- The area is noted for its wines.
- noted author
- A noted author spoke at the festival.
- noted expert
- A noted expert gave advice.
- as noted
- As noted above, the figures are estimates.
- widely noted
- His kindness was widely noted.
Synonyms and how they differ
- famous
- Applies to wide public fame, while noted suggests respect within a field.
- renowned
- Is stronger and more formal, implying great international fame.
- distinguished
- Stresses honor and high standing.
- well-known
- A plain description of being widely recognized, without any hint of respect.
Opposites
Word family
- note verb
- to notice or mention
- notable adjective
- worthy of attention
- noteworthy adjective
- deserving attention
- notoriety noun
- fame for something bad
Commonly confused: noted or notorious?
noted vs notorious
Notorious means famous for something bad, while noted means well known for something good.
Practice
The island is ____ for its white-sand beaches.
Choose one answer.
Noted for means famous for in a good way. Notorious would suggest something bad, and the others do not fit with for.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “noted”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.