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mentioned

men·tion
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [men-shuh n]
    • /ˈmɛn ʃən/
    • /ˈmen.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [men-shuh n]
    • /ˈmɛn ʃən/

Definitions of mentioned word

  • verb with object mentioned to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project. 1
  • verb with object mentioned to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement: He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone. 1
  • noun mentioned a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning: to make mention of a place. 1
  • noun mentioned formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement: Her entry in the science competition received a special mention. 1
  • idioms mentioned not to mention, in addition to; without mentioning: We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses. 1
  • noun mentioned Simple past tense and past participle of mention. 1

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Origin of mentioned

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin mentiōn- (stem of mentiō) a calling to mind, a touching upon (see mental1, -ion); replacing Middle English mencioun < Anglo-French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Mentioned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mentioned popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

mentioned usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for mentioned

adj mentioned

  • voiced — Computers. of or relating to the use of human or synthesized speech: voice-data entry; voice output.
  • quoted — to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like, as by way of authority, illustration, etc.
  • specified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
  • suggested — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
  • named — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

Antonyms for mentioned

verb mentioned

  • concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
  • disavowed — Deny any responsibility or support for.
  • hid — Human Interface Device
  • ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.

noun mentioned

  • silenced — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.

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