notably

notably — adverb

1. used to draw attention to a particular example that is more important or more ty

1.副詞B2
釋義

used to draw attention to a particular example that is more important or more typical than other possible ones

例句

The gallery displays works by several modern artists, notably Èlise's large metal sculpture.

notably + noun phrase giving specific example

Notably, the report did not address the main concerns raised by local residents.

sentence-initial notably flags important omission

同義詞
  • especially

    the most common and least formal alternative; works in the same grammatical positions

  • particularly

    slightly more formal than 'especially'; emphasises the specific case

  • chiefly

    more formal and less frequent; often used in written lists or explanations

  • above all

    more emphatic; placed at the end or beginning of a statement rather than before a noun

文法句型

notably + [noun phrase]

most notably + [noun phrase]

Notably, + [clause]

用法筆記

Frequently appears immediately before the specific example being highlighted. Can also begin a sentence to signal that an important point follows. The intensifier most notably is common in formal writing. Do not use this sense to mean 'noticeably' (see sense 2).

常見錯誤

❌The book covers many topics, notably.
✅The book covers many topics, notably climate change and education reform.
💡When used to mean 'especially,' notably must be followed by a specific example or fact.
❌The weather was notably cold yesterday.
✅The weather was especially cold yesterday.' or ✅ 'The weather was notably colder than last week.
💡If you mean 'noticeably,' use sense 2. If you mean 'as an important example,' use sense 1 with a follow-up example.

2. to a degree that is clearly noticeable and deserves attention — used when a diff

2.副詞B2
釋義

to a degree that is clearly noticeable and deserves attention — used when a difference, quality, or change is large enough to be easily seen or felt

例句

The second edition of the textbook is notably different in both structure and tone.

notably + adjective (different)

Yara's confidence improved notably after she presented her research at the conference.

verb + notably for degree of change

同義詞
  • noticeably

    nearly identical in meaning; slightly more literal — emphasises that something can be seen or sensed

  • significantly

    adds a sense of importance or consequence beyond mere visibility

  • remarkably

    carries a tone of surprise or admiration for the degree of change

  • strikingly

    more emphatic and visual; suggests the change is so clear it draws immediate attention

反義詞
  • slightly

    to a small or insignificant degree

  • barely

    almost to no degree; hard to notice at all

文法句型

notably + [adjective]

notably + [comparative adjective]

[verb] + notably

用法筆記

Typically modifies adjectives (notably different, notably successful), comparative forms (notably better, notably higher), or stative verbs describing change (improved notably, increased notably). Uncommon with momentary action verbs ('She notably smiled' sounds unnatural). Can be positioned either before the adjective or after the verb, with no change in meaning.

常見錯誤

❌He notably walked to the door.
✅He walked notably faster than before.
💡In this sense, notably needs a quality or change that is measurable, not a simple action.
❌The results were notably.
✅The results were notably different.' or ✅ 'The results improved notably.
💡Notably is not a complete predicate; it must modify an adjective, comparative, or verb.