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annotate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈænəˌteɪt/

KK: /ˈænəˌteɪt/

intransitive verb
Definition

To add notes or comments to a text to explain or clarify it.


Example

The teacher asked us to annotate the article for better understanding.


Tense Forms

Past: annotated

Past Participle: annotated


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how much easier it is to annotate while reading?
Sloth B
I totally agree! It helps me remember the important points.
Sloth A
Exactly! I find that when I annotate, I understand the material better.
Sloth B
Same here! It really makes studying a lot more effective.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
comment
explain
clarify
Antonyms
obscure
confuse
erase
transitive verb
Definition

To add notes or comments to a text to explain or clarify it.


Example

The teacher asked us to annotate the article for better understanding.


Tense Forms

Past: annotated

Past Participle: annotated


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, have you ever thought about how to annotate your textbooks?
Sloth B
Yeah, I usually highlight important parts, but I could do more.
Sloth A
I like to annotate by writing notes in the margins as I read.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Annotate → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "notare" (meaning to mark). The word "annotate" means to mark a text with notes or comments, adding information to it.

Memory Tip

Think of adding notes ('notare') to something, which helps you remember that 'annotate' means to mark a text with additional information.

Visually Confused Words
reannotate
notate
unannotated
tannate
overannotate
cantate
azotate
annette
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
comment
explain
note
Antonyms
ignore
omit
disregard