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Observed

Verb / ʌˈbzɜ:vd / Another word for observed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To watch carefully and attentively.

Synonyms & similar words

keep honour remark observe maintain detect break watch notice note disrespect follow discover respect find mention ascertained honor celebrate discovered watched noticed viewed examined spotted perceived witnessed seen detected surveyed scanned scrutinized studied monitored followed tracked

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceived detected discerned noted

Informal

seen spotted caught noticed

Literary

beheld espied

Antonyms

unseen unnoticed hidden overlooked ignored missed

Common collocations

  • observed behavior
  • observed data
  • observed effect
  • observed phenomenon
  • observed closely
  • observed that
  • observed during

Word family

noun observation
verb observe
adjective observable
adverb observably

Usage note

Often used in scientific or academic contexts to describe something that has been seen or detected. Can also mean to follow or adhere to a rule or custom.

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Example sentences

  1. I observed the ants crawling on the sidewalk.
  2. She observed the stars through her telescope.
  3. He observed the behavior of the animals in the zoo.
  4. We observed the colors changing during the sunset.
  5. They observed the people walking by from their window.

Quotes

  • The best way to learn is to observe.
  • To observe is to learn.
  • The art of observation is the key to discovering the world around us.

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