Noticed

ˈnəʊtɪst

verbBeginner🔥Very CommonLegal
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Definitions

1

To become aware of something through sight, hearing, or other senses; to observe or perceive.

ˈnəʊtɪst

verbneutralBeginner
Legal

To become aware of something; to observe.

She noticed a change in his behavior.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking down the street, and suddenly you SEE something new, like a cool new store. 'Noticed' means you SAW it or became aware of it.

👶 For kids: To see or hear something.

More Examples

2

The teacher noticed that some students were not paying attention.

3

He didn't notice the sign until it was too late.

How It's Used

Everyday Conversation

"I noticed the new painting on the wall."

Formal Writing

"The committee noticed several discrepancies in the report."

News Reporting

"Police noticed a suspicious vehicle parked nearby."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

catch someone's eye

To attract someone's attention.

"Her bright dress caught his eye."

From Middle English *notisen*, from Old French *noticier* ('to make known, to inform'), from Latin *notitia* ('knowledge, acquaintance').

The word 'notice' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially meaning 'knowledge' or 'awareness.'

Memory tip

Imagine a notepad (notice) where you write down what you've observed.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"knowledge, acquaintance"

notice a changenotice somethingtake notice

Common misspellings

noticnotisednoticist

Usage

60%Spoken
40%Written