to notice
Third Person
notices
Present Participle
noticing
Past Tense
noticed
Past Participle
noticed
1
to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person
transitive
- I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach.
- He failed to notice the warning signs of the impending storm.
- Did you notice the new employee in our department?
- Please let me know if you notice any unusual behavior in the software.
- I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment.
2
to become aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it
transitive
- She didn’t notice the quiet hum of the air conditioner until the power went out.
- I noticed a strange sound coming from the kitchen late at night.
- She noticed a change in his attitude after the meeting.
- The car's engine made a noise I hadn’t noticed before.
- He noticed a strange smell in the kitchen when he walked in.
Antonyms:
3
to comment on or bring attention to something
transitive
- She noticed the gaps in the plan and made a suggestion to fix them.
- The review noticed the similarities between the two films and discussed them.
- In the article, the journalist noticed several key points from the interview.
4
to give someone special care or attention
transitive
- She always notices her younger brother by giving him extra help with his homework.
- The manager noticed his team’s hard work by offering them a reward.
- During the meeting, the CEO noticed the staff members who contributed the most ideas.
- She noticed her friend’s achievements with a heartfelt compliment.
- He was noticed by the coach for his dedication to the sport.
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