observed

Meanings

• Verb

  To watch attentively, to note down or record; to perceive or become aware of something.

  - "She observed the stars in the night sky."
  - "The detective observed the suspect closely."
  - "The scientist observed the reaction of the chemicals."

• Verb

  To notice or become aware of something.

  - "He observed a mistake in the report."
  - "She observed a strange noise coming from the attic."
  - "The artist observed the subtle details in the painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈzɝvd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

celebrate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with observed
adore , core , ore , more , lore

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Variants

List of all variants of observed that leads to same result
observe , observed , observes , observing , observingly , closely observed , closely/well observed , well observed

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'observer' meaning 'to watch over', from the Latin 'observerare', 'observe' meaning 'to keep watch, to attend, to guard'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'observed' is related to the word 'observe', which means 'to keep watch' or 'to attend'.

2. The longest recorded observation of a single star was made by Edwin Hubble in 1923, who observed the Cepheid variable star EF Pegasi for 24 hours straight.

3. In the Harry Potter series, the character Sirius Black is described as having 'observed' the Marauder's Map, which is a magical map that shows the locations of people and objects within a certain area.

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Related Concepts

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1. Observation: The act of watching or noticing something, typically in order to gain information or learn something new.

2. Observer: A person who makes observations or watches something carefully.

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Culture

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In literature, 'observed' is often used to describe a character's careful attention to detail and observation of their surroundings. In art, observational drawing is a technique where the artist makes a detailed drawing of a subject by observing it directly.

How to Memorize "observed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself watching something carefully, taking notes or recording your observations.
   - Visualize the act of observing in different contexts, such as in a laboratory or in nature.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'observed' with the idea of watching or noticing something carefully.
   - Create associations with words like 'attention', 'detail', and 'awareness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'observed' with the acronym 'O Be Served', where each letter stands for a word that represents an aspect of the definition.
   - Use the method of loci to associate the word 'observed' with a specific location or image.

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