The difference between Notable and Obscure
When used as adjectives, notable means worthy of notice, whereas obscure means dark, faint or indistinct.
Notable is also noun with the meaning: a person or thing of distinction.
Obscure is also verb with the meaning: to render obscure.
check bellow for the other definitions of Notable and Obscure
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Notable as an adjective:
Worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
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Notable as an adjective (dated):
Capable of being noted; noticeable; plain; evident.
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Notable as a noun:
A person or thing of distinction.
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Notable as an adjective (obsolete):
Useful; profitable.
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Notable as an adjective:
Prudent; clever; capable; industrious; thrifty.
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Obscure as an adjective:
Dark, faint or indistinct.
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Obscure as an adjective:
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
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Obscure as an adjective:
difficult to understand.
Examples:
"an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
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Obscure as an adjective:
not well-known.
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Obscure as a verb (transitive):
To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
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Obscure as a verb (transitive):
To hide, put out of sight etc.
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Obscure as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To conceal oneself; to hide.
Compare words:
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