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NOHT-uh-blee/ˈnəʊtəbli/

Notably means in a way worth mentioning, often “especially”: notably in the night cohort, most notably. Notable (already in the dictionary) is the adjective; noticeably is “in a way you can see”. Especially is everyday. Do not use notably for a buried, unimportant aside.

Meaning

In a way that is worth mentioning; especially.

Examples

• “Several boards objected, notably the one that still lacked a statistician.”
• “Several clauses failed, notably the one that still lacked a date.”
• “Noticeably late is visible; notably late is worth naming in the minutes. Notable is the adjective. Especially is the everyday twin.”

Good to know

Especially; worth noting. Adjective: notable. Mix-up: noticeably (visibly). Everyday: especially. Not for trivia you then ignore.

Near in meaning

especially

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