note
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Note (noun) means a short piece of writing made to record or remember something. Example: “I jotted a quick note in my diary so I would not forget the appointment.”
noun
1
A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
"I jotted a quick note in my diary so I would not forget the appointment."
"The teacher handed out a note for the parents about the school trip."
"She left a note on the fridge reminding him to buy milk."
2
A single musical sound of a particular pitch, or its written symbol.
"The singer held the final note until the whole hall fell silent."
"Each key on the keyboard plays a different note."
"The pianist hit a wrong note during the recital."
3
A piece of paper currency; a banknote.
"The shop assistant checked that the twenty-pound note was real."
"I found a crumpled note in the pocket of my old coat."
"He paid for the coffee with a ten-pound note."
verb
1
To notice or pay attention to something, or to write it down.
"The inspector noted several loose cables and wrote them down in his book."
"Please note that the office will be closed on Monday."
"She noted the time of the incident in her report."
How to use note
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short written record, a single musical sound, or a piece of paper money — plus the verb meaning to notice or record something.
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Common pairings
take note
make a note
strike a note
a note of caution
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- Plural
- notes
- Third person singular
- notes
- Past tense
- noted
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Etymology
From Latin nota ("mark, sign, note"), via Old French and Middle English note.
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What does “note” mean?
The word “note” means a short piece of writing made to record or remember something. In plain terms, a short written record, a single musical sound, or a piece of paper money — plus the verb meaning to notice or record something.
How do you pronounce “note”?
“Note” is pronounced NOHT (/ˈnoʊ̯t/ in IPA).
How do you use “note” in a sentence?
Here is “note” used in a sentence: “She left a note on the fridge reminding him to buy milk.”
What is another word for “note”?
Words with a similar meaning to “note” include mark.
What part of speech is “note”?
Depending on how it is used, “note” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “note” come from?
The word “note” comes from Latin. From Latin nota ("mark, sign, note"), via Old French and Middle English note.
Is “note” a common word?
“Note” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “note” have?
“Note” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
What is the difference between a note and a memo?
A note is a short, often personal jotting meant to record or remember something, and it can be as casual as a line on a sticky pad. A memo, short for memorandum, is a more formal written message circulated within an organisation to share information or instructions among colleagues.
What are the types of note?
Everyday examples include reminders, shopping lists, and sticky notes, plus lecture or meeting notes taken to capture key points. In books, a footnote or endnote adds explanation, while an annotation comments on a text. All share the core idea of brief writing kept for later reference.
What is an example of a note?
A quick line left on the kitchen table saying 'Back by six' is a classic note. So is a sticky reminder on a screen, a few bullet points jotted during a meeting, or a scribble in a diary. Each records something briefly so it is not forgotten.
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