mentioned

[ˈmɛnʃənd]

mentioned Definition

spoken or written about someone or something briefly or incidentally.

Using mentioned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mentioned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He mentioned his upcoming trip to Europe.

• Example

  She mentioned that she was feeling tired.

• Example

  The article mentioned several possible solutions to the problem.

mentioned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mentioned

• cited
• noted
• referred to

Phrases with mentioned

• mention in passing

  refer to something briefly or without going into detail

  Example

  He mentioned in passing that he had met her before.

• not to mention

  used to introduce an additional point that emphasizes what has already been said

  Example

  The hike is difficult, not to mention dangerous.

• mention names

  to identify people by name, especially in a critical or accusatory way

  Example

  He refused to mention names, but it was clear who he was referring to.

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Summary: mentioned in Brief

'Mentioned' [ˈmɛnʃənd] is a verb that means to speak or write briefly or incidentally about someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'mention in passing,' which refers to something briefly, and 'not to mention,' which introduces an additional point. 'Mention names' means to identify people by name, often in a critical or accusatory way.