B2adverbformalacademiclanguage
US/ˈnoʊ.tə.bli/
UK/ˈnəʊ.tə.bli/
used to introduce an important or clear example; also in a way that is easy to notice
In context
Several countries, notably France and Spain, rejected the plan.
Sales rose sharply last year, notably among young customers in cities.
The film was notably absent from the list of award winners.
Words that go with notably
adverb + adjective
- notably absentThe manager was notably absent from the meeting.
- notably differentThe results were notably different from last year.
- notably higherPrices are notably higher in the capital.
- notably lackingDetail is notably lacking in the report.
- notably betterHer test scores were notably better this term.
verb + adverb
- differ notablyThe two versions differ notably in length.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Many students, notable Lan, passed the exam.Correct: Many students, notably Lan, passed the exam.