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did not mentioned
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"did not mention" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express that something or someone was not brought up in a conversation. For example, "We were talking about holidays, but Joe did not mention his plans for the summer."
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Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(18)
did not mention
failed to mention
omitted to mention
made no mention of
did not bring up
did not allude to
refrained from mentioning
did not touch upon
did not cited
did not demonstrated
did not pointed
did not indicated
did not come
did not indicating
did not reference
did not notice
did not addressed
did not found
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
12 human-written examples
Answering questions on his way into the only coffee shop in this one-stoplight town near his ranch, Mr. Bush issued no demands that North Korea halt the nuclear programs it has threatened to restart, and he did not mentioned the ouster today of the international inspectors who have monitored activity at the country's primary nuclear site.
News & Media
Some studies did not mentioned well-defined implant survival or success criteria according to which they depend in reporting the survival rate of implants.
These studies focused on bacteria itself using visible solution cloudiness test [6], scanning electron microscopy [7], bacteria viability test [8], or checkerboard DNA DNA hybridization method [9] and did not mentioned about the bacterial toxin.
One of the limitations of our study lies in the fact that we did not mentioned the two recent BL/BLIs approved by FDA and EMA, ceftolozane tazobactam and ceftazidime avibactam which are active in vitro against ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae.
Science
Pruitt did not mentioned Hurricane Maria during Tuesday's segment.
News & Media
From the 235 retrieved articles we discarded 16 articles whose abstracts did not mentioned DRD4.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
48 human-written examples
ABC: Did not mention it.
News & Media
They did not mention Williams.
News & Media
He did not mention Perez.
News & Media
He did not mention abortion.
News & Media
Mr. Schwartz did not mention Mr. Rayburn's salary.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the base form of the verb after the auxiliary verb "did". The correct phrase is "did not mention", not "did not mentioned".
Common error
Avoid using the past participle form of the verb (e.g., "mentioned") after the auxiliary verb "did". Always use the base form (e.g., "mention"). This is a common grammatical error that can easily be avoided by remembering the basic rules of verb conjugation.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "did not mentioned" functions as an incorrect past tense negative verb phrase. Grammatically, it aims to express that an action of mentioning did not occur. As Ludwig AI explains, the correct form is "did not mention".
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "did not mentioned" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "did not mention". This error arises from using the past participle form ("mentioned") after the auxiliary verb "did", which requires the base form of the verb ("mention"). As Ludwig AI indicates, while examples of the incorrect phrase exist, they should be avoided in favor of the grammatically sound alternative. Use alternatives such as "failed to mention" or "omitted to mention" to add nuance to your writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
did not mention
Corrects the grammatical error by using the base form of the verb after "did".
made no mention of
Emphasizes the complete absence of any reference to the subject.
failed to mention
Implies an oversight or omission, adding a layer of meaning beyond simple absence.
omitted to mention
Similar to "failed to mention" but can also suggest a deliberate choice to leave something out.
did not bring up
Focuses on the act of initiating a topic of discussion, highlighting its absence.
left out any mention of
Highlights the exclusion of something, often implying it was intentionally excluded.
did not allude to
Indicates a lack of indirect reference, focusing on the absence of subtle hints or suggestions.
avoided mentioning
Suggests a conscious effort to not discuss a particular topic.
refrained from mentioning
Implies a deliberate decision to hold back from bringing something up.
did not touch upon
Indicates that a subject was not addressed, even briefly.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "did not mentioned"?
The correct way to phrase it is "did not mention". The auxiliary verb "did" requires the base form of the verb.
What does "did not mention" mean?
It means that something or someone was not brought up or referred to in a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing.
When should I use "failed to mention" instead of "did not mention"?
"Failed to mention" suggests an oversight or a neglect to include something important, while "did not mention" is a neutral statement about the absence of a reference.
Can I use "did not mentioned" in formal writing?
No, "did not mentioned" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in all forms of writing, especially formal contexts. The correct form is "did not mention".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested