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- [uh b-zurv]
- /əbˈzɜrv/
- /əbˈzɜːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-zurv]
- /əbˈzɜrv/
Definitions of observed word
- verb with object observed to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. 1
- verb with object observed to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question. 1
- verb with object observed to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose: to observe an eclipse. 1
- verb with object observed to state by way of comment; remark: He observed frequently that clerks were not as courteous as they used to be. 1
- verb with object observed to keep or maintain in one's action, conduct, etc.: You must observe quiet. 1
- verb with object observed to obey, comply with, or conform to: to observe laws. 1
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Origin of observed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English observen < Middle French observer < Latin observāre to watch, regard, attend to, equivalent to ob- ob- + servāre to keep, save, pay heed to
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Parts of speech for Observed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
observed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
observed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for observed
adjective observed
- attended — to be present at: to attend a lecture; to attend church.
- checked — Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colours.
- detected — to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act: to detect someone cheating.
- noticed — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- realised — to grasp or understand clearly.
Antonyms for observed
adjective observed
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- desecrated — to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
- forgotten — a past participle of forget.
- unnoticed — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- unperceived — to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses: I perceived an object looming through the mist.
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