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to notice

to notice

1.0
To see or become aware of something
  • verb
  • /ˈnoʊtɪs/
translation icon : notar
  • As the meeting progressed, he started to notice the expressions on his colleagues' faces.
  • things to notice
  • readers notice

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Examples

  • Even though the support was galvanizing, she couldn't help but notice how everyone looked at her.

    Academic text (2011)
  • When I stepped into the hallway, I noticed that most of the students were gone.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Only then will she notice you and give you the eyes.

  • Get him to notice her.

  • You will notice that I have told them they may smoke.

  • And what do you notice about that bond?

  • But what do you notice about this formula?

  • I could be dead and missing and no one would even notice.

  • As you listen to Mr. Stalling's work, notice the quick changes in musical styles.

    Academic text (2011)
  • If you pay attention, you will notice the subtle differences in each painting.

Synonyms

to see
vsto notice
1.0

To notice something with your eyes

covers awareness by any means, not restricted to visual perception
to find
vsto notice
1.0

To discover something while looking or by accident

is general awareness, not specifically the act of locating or uncovering
to watch
vsto notice
1.0

To look at something carefully for some time

is simple awareness, not sustained looking over time for information
to discover
vsto notice
1.0

To find out about something for the first time, often by chance

is regular awareness, not limited to first or chance discoveries
to pay attention
vsto notice
1.6

To focus on someone or something and notice carefully

is becoming aware or observing without that focused mental concentration
to detect
vsto notice
763 3.2

Find something that is hard to notice

is simple awareness, not the careful search or discovery of hidden things
to sense
vsto notice
629 4.2

To notice something by feeling or by using a tool

is general attention or observation, not limited to sensing methods
to observe
vsto notice
619 2.4

To watch something carefully to learn about it

is general awareness or attention rather than careful study to learn
to catch
vsto notice
474 2.1

To notice something quickly with the senses or mind

is ongoing awareness instead of this quick or fleeting perception
to note
vsto notice
318 1.8

To notice something carefully

is wider awareness rather than careful attention aimed at memory
to regard
vsto notice
241 3.2

To look at someone or something carefully

is general awareness rather than this attentive, close examination
to mark
vsto notice
91 3.3

Notice something and pay attention to it

is general becoming aware rather than focused careful recognition
to perceive
vsto notice
83 3.7

To notice something with your senses, especially sight or hearing

includes awareness by attention, not only sensory perception alone
to take note
vsto notice
69 3.4

Pay attention to something to remember or think about it

is general awareness rather than attention meant to record or recall
to register
vsto notice
48 3.4

To notice or become aware of something in your mind

is plain awareness without necessarily showing an outward reaction
to take notice
vsto notice
42 3.5

To see and pay attention to something

is ordinary awareness, not specifically marked by special attention or interest
to sight
vsto notice
26 2.8

To suddenly see something for a short time

is general awareness rather than sudden, brief visual moments
to catch sight of
vsto notice
15 2.4

To see someone or something suddenly and for a short time

is broader awareness that can be gradual or sustained rather than sudden
to pay heed
vsto notice
  • Formal
2 4.5

To listen carefully to advice or warnings

is becoming aware or observing without necessarily following advice or warning
to give heed
vsto notice
1 6.4

To pay careful attention to what someone says or does

is awareness without the implied duty to act on what is heard

Antonyms

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

Idioms

With very little time to prepare

Phrasal Verbs

To see and pay attention to something

20 3.7

Formally tell someone that you plan to leave a job or move out

To act as if you do not see something to avoid making someone feel embarrassed

5 6.5

To give someone an official written letter telling them about a change or end of an agreement

2 4.1

Formally tell an employee that their job will end

Compounds

1 2.1

A board on a wall where people pin public messages and announcements

Red Notice
  • Formal
1 7.6

An official Interpol request to arrest and return a wanted person

An official Interpol notice that asks countries to arrest and send back a person accused of a crime

wanted notice
  • Formal
5.8

A public message from the police asking people to help find a person for questioning or arrest

How Attentive

to detect
763 3.2
to observe
619 2.4
to notice
1.0
to see
1.0
to miss
281 1.1

Surface Forms

notice infinitive
noticed past
noticed past participle
noticing present participle
notices third person singular

Etymology

Notice shares the same root as note, from an old word meaning 'to know', so to notice someone is like 'marking' them with your mind and becoming aware of them.