What does observed mean Meaning and Definition
What does observed mean
Pronunciation
/əbˈsɛv/
Part of Speech
Verb, noun
Definition
Verb: to notice or perceive something, often with care or attention. Noun: something that is seen or perceived, often with care or attention.
Examples
- I observed the bird building its nest.
- The scientist observed changes in the environment.
Synonyms
- Notice
- Perceive
- See
Antonyms
- Overlook
- Ignore
- Miss
Etymology
From Latin ‘observare’, to watch or notice, and ‘ob-‘, prefix meaning ‘toward’.
Usage Notes
Use ‘observed’ to describe the act of noticing or perceiving something, often with care or attention. Use ‘observation’ to describe the act of carefully watching or noticing something.
Cultural References
In popular culture, ‘observed’ has appeared in films, literature, and music, often to describe the act of noticing or perceiving something with care or attention.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “Observed from a distance”: to notice or perceive something from a distance, often with care or attention.
Related Words or Phrases
- Notice
- Perceive
- See
- Noticeable
Collocations
- observed by
- observed with
- observed in
Frequency of Use
“Observed” is a relatively common word, used in a wide range of contexts, including science, literature, and everyday conversation.
Common Misspellings
- observ
- observee
- obsev