Synonyms for

Annotated

Verb / ˌænʌˈteɪtɪd / / ˈænʌˌteɪtʌd / Another word for annotated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to add notes or comments to a text or document for explanation or interpretation

Synonyms & similar words

gloss annotate footnote comment commented explained noted marked tagged labeled described interpreted elucidated clarified explicated footnoted glossed jotted commentated

Synonyms by register

Formal

commented explained glossed elucidated

Informal

marked up spotted noted

Literary

illuminated adorned

Antonyms

unmarked uncommented plain bare unillustrated unembellished

Common collocations

  • annotated bibliography
  • annotated text
  • annotated edition
  • annotated map
  • annotated score
  • annotated version

Word family

noun annotation
verb annotate
adjective annotated
adverb annotatedly

Usage note

The adjective 'annotated' is typically used to describe texts, documents, or other works that have been supplemented with explanatory notes or comments. It is often used in academic or scholarly contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He annotated his research paper to provide more detail.
  2. She used sticky notes to annotate the important parts of the book.
  3. The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their own thoughts and ideas.
  4. I like to annotate my recipes with any changes I make so I can remember them for next time.
  5. He annotated the map with the locations of all the important landmarks.

Quotes

  • A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life, and as such must surely be a necessary commodity.
  • An annotated bibliography is a great way to keep track of your research.
  • The art of annotation is the art of selective highlighting.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words