Meaning of the word mention in English

What does mention mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mention

US /ˈmen.ʃən/

UK /ˈmen.ʃən/

refer to something or someone briefly and without going into detail

Example:

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Did he mention where he was going?

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Please don't mention it to anyone.

Synonym:

refer to allude to touch on bring up point out

a reference to something or someone

Example:

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He made no mention of his past.

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The article contained a brief mention of the incident.

Synonym:

reference allusion remark comment note