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mention

"Mention" is a straightforward and very common English word. It works as both a verb and a noun, and you will encounter it constantly in everyday conversation and writing. Here are its main senses.

1verbto briefly say or write something

When you mention something, you bring it up in conversation or writing, but only briefly — you are not going into detail or making it the main topic. Think of it as a light touch: you say something, then move on.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She mentioned that she was feeling tired, but she didn't explain why.

Did he mention what time the meeting starts?

I forgot to mention that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

2nouna brief reference to something

A mention is the act of saying or writing about something briefly. If someone gives your work a mention in a speech, they said your name or talked about you for a short moment — not a long discussion, just a reference.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

There was a mention of the new policy in the company newsletter.

Her name got a mention in the article, which made her very happy.

At the awards ceremony, the director gave a special mention to the crew.

3verbto refer to someone or something by name

Sometimes 'mention' specifically means naming a person or thing directly. If someone mentions you in a report or a post, they have written or said your name in that context.

everyday language, writing · Modern, widely used

The professor mentioned several important scientists in his lecture.

Please don't mention my name when you talk to the manager.

The article mentioned three possible solutions to the problem.

4nouna social media tag or notification

In the world of social media, a mention is when someone tags you or uses your username in a post or comment — for example, writing '@yourname'. You usually get a notification when this happens.

social media, technology · Modern, widely used

I got a mention on Instagram from a friend who shared my photo.

The brand responded to every mention of their product on Twitter.

Check your notifications — you have a few mentions from this morning.

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