noun
note
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noun
1
A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
"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 pianist hit a wrong note during the recital."
3
A piece of paper currency; a banknote.
"He paid for the coffee with a ten-pound note."
verb
1
To notice or pay attention to something, or to write it down.
"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.
Common pairings
take note
make a note
strike a note
a note of caution
Word Forms
noted past tense, notes plural, notes plural, notes singular
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Etymology
From Latin nota ("mark, sign, note"), via Old French and Middle English note.