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detected Meaning & Definition

/dɪˈtɛktɪd/

What Does Detected Mean?

Detected is an adjective that means Having been noticed. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of detect. As a verb, it means To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.

Detected at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation//dɪˈtɛktɪd//
Syllables1
Synonymsperceived, noticed and sensed
Antonymsundetected and non-detected

Detected Definition (Adjective)

  1. Having been noticed.

    The detected submarine was tracked by sonar, it was easy once they knew where to look.

Detected as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of detect

    We detected the submarine long before it observed us.

Verb

  1. To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

Synonyms of Detected

Detected synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Detected

Detected in a Sentence

The detected submarine was tracked by sonar, it was easy once they knew where to look.

We detected the submarine long before it observed us.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Detected

How Do You Say Detected?

The standard pronunciation of detected is //dɪˈtɛktɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Detected

Is detected an adjective or a verb?

Detected is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for detected?

You can replace detected with words such as perceived, noticed and sensed. See the full list of detected synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of detected?

The opposite of detected can be expressed with words like undetected and non-detected.

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