Meaning & use

noticed

verb·Everyday

Became aware of or observed something, typically the past tense of notice.

See it in a sentence

She noticed a small crack forming along the ceiling last week.

Nobody noticed that the clock in the hallway had stopped days ago.

A note on using this word

Noticed describes a completed act of perception, often followed directly by a noun or a clause starting with 'that.'

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

missedoverlooked

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