note

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.

“Note” is pronounced NOHT (/ˈnoʊ̯t/ in IPA).

Here is “note” used in a sentence: “She left a note on the fridge reminding him to buy milk.”

Words with a similar meaning to “note” include mark.

Depending on how it is used, “note” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “note” comes from Latin. From Latin nota ("mark, sign, note"), via Old French and Middle English note.

“Note” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Note” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short piece of writing made to record or remember something.

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.

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.

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.