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Detect
dəˈtɛkt
Very common
~ 2500
~ 2500
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Detect -
To discover or identify the presence of something, usually through observation or investigation.
Example: The security system detected movement in the building.
Usage: formalContext: security, technology, science
Note: Commonly used in professional and technical contexts.
To perceive or notice something, often subtle or hidden.
Example: She could detect a hint of sadness in his voice.
Usage: formal/informalContext: emotions, behavior
Note: Can be used in both formal and informal situations to describe subtle observations.
To sense or recognize the presence of something.
Example: Dogs can detect scents that humans cannot.
Usage: formalContext: animals, senses
Note: Often used in scientific discussions or when referring to sensory abilities.
Detect's synonyms
discern
To discern means to perceive or recognize something with difficulty or effort.
Example: She could discern a faint outline in the darkness.
Note: It implies a deeper level of perception or understanding compared to simply detecting.
spot
To spot means to notice or identify something, typically something small or hidden.
Example: I spotted a mistake in the report.
Note: It often refers to quickly noticing something, especially in a visual context.
notice
To notice means to become aware of something through observation or attention.
Example: Did you notice the changes in the room?
Note: It implies a conscious awareness or observation of something, similar to detect but with a focus on attention.
perceive
To perceive means to become aware of or understand something through the senses or the mind.
Example: I perceived a change in his attitude towards me.
Note: It involves a broader sense of awareness or understanding beyond just detecting something.
Detect expressions, common phrases
Detective work
Investigation or analysis done to solve a mystery or crime.
Example: The detective work led to the arrest of the suspect.
Note: Involves a broader investigative process compared to simply detecting something.
Detect everyday (slang) expressions
Catch
To discover or notice something.
Example: I caught a mistake in the report.
Note: Reflects a sense of 'grabbing' or 'capturing' the information, unlike 'detect' which is more neutral.
Pick up
To detect or perceive something, often subtly or indirectly.
Example: Can you pick up any strange sounds on the recording?
Note: Implies a more casual or informal way of sensing something compared to 'detect'.
Pinpoint
To identify or locate something precisely.
Example: I need to pinpoint the exact location of the issue.
Note: Conveys a more focused and accurate detection compared to the general term 'detect'.
Suss out
To investigate or determine the truth of a situation.
Example: I'll suss out if there's something fishy going on.
Note: Involves a more probing or investigative approach to detection.
Detect - Examples
I can detect a hint of cinnamon in this cake.
The police used a special device to detect the presence of drugs.
It is difficult to detect the early symptoms of this disease.
Detect grammar
Detect - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: detect
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): detected
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): detecting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): detects
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): detect
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): detect
Syllables, Separation and Stress
detect Contains 2 syllables: de • tect
Phonetic transcription: di-ˈtekt
de tect , di ˈtekt (The red syllable is stressed)
Detect - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
detect: ~ 2500 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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