Detected — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /di-ˈtekt/ de·tect

Meaning & Definition of Detected

Detected (verb)

  1. to discover the true character of
  2. to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  3. demodulate

Detected (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in identified, discovered

    similar: discovered, identified, bustling, busy, crowded, swarming, teeming, thronging, traveled, trod
    opposite: undiscovered, unexplored, pathless, trackless, untraveled, untraversed, untrodden, pristine, unspoiled, virgin

Detected (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come upon after searching, study, or effort

    "I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup"

    similar: ascertained, descried, determined, discovered, dredged (up), dug out, dug up, ferreted (out), found, found out, got, hit (on or upon), hunted (down or up), learned, located, nosed out, ran down, rooted (out), routed (out), rummaged, scared up, scouted (up), tracked (down), turned up
    related: espied, sighted, spotted, looked for, searched (for or out), sought
    opposite: missed, overlooked, passed over
    near: lost, mislaid, misplaced, misset

Related Entry: Detect (verb)

Detect is a different word from Detected. The synonyms below are for detect, not for detected.

  1. to come upon after searching, study, or effort

    "I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup"

    similar: ascertain, descry, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out), find, find out, get, hit (on or upon), hunt (down or up), learn, locate, nose out, root (out), rout (out), rummage, run down, scare up, scout (up), track (down), turn up
    related: espy, sight, spot, look for, search (for or out), seek
    opposite: miss, overlook, pass over
    near: lose, mislay, misplace, misset

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Detected

The most common words with a similar meaning to Detected:

discovered, identified, bustling, busy, crowded, swarming, teeming, thronging, traveled, trod, ascertained, descried, determined, dredged (up), dug out, dug up, ferreted (out), found, found out, got, hit (on or upon), hunted (down or up), learned, located, nosed out, ran down, rooted (out), routed (out), rummaged, scared up, scouted (up), tracked (down), turned up

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Detected

Words with the opposite meaning of Detected:

undiscovered, unexplored, pathless, trackless, untraveled, untraversed, untrodden, pristine, unspoiled, virgin, missed, overlooked, passed over

Related Words for Detected

espied, sighted, spotted, looked for, searched (for or out), sought

Near Antonyms of Detected

lost, mislaid, misplaced, misset

Word Forms of Detected

Inflections: detecting, detects

Derived words: detectability (noun), detectable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Detected

Middle English, from Latin detectus, past participle of detegere to uncover, detect, from de- + tegere to cover thatch

First known use: 1574t

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detected

What does "Detected" mean?

"Detected" means to discover the true character of. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to discover the true character of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Detected"?

Other words for "Detected" include discovered, identified, bustling, busy, crowded, swarming, teeming and thronging. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Detected" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Detected"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Detected". Common alternatives include discovered, identified, bustling, busy, crowded, swarming, teeming, thronging, traveled and trod.

What is the opposite of "Detected"?

Antonyms of "Detected" include undiscovered, unexplored, pathless, trackless, untraveled, untraversed, untrodden and pristine. Near antonyms include lost, mislaid, misplaced and misset.

How do you use "Detected" in a sentence?

Examples of "Detected" in a sentence: "I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup".

Is "Detected" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Detected" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Detected" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Detected"?

"Detected" is pronounced /di-ˈtekt/ and divided into syllables as de·tect.