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note
[noht]
noun
a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Synonyms: ,notes, a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something.
an explanatory or critical comment, or a reference to some authority quoted, appended to a passage in a book or the like.
a note on the origin of the phrase.
Synonyms: ,a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.
Library Science.Ģżadditional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry.
a short, informal letter.
a thank-you note.
a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing.
a note delivered by the ambassador.
a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note.
a certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.
Synonyms:eminence, distinction, or reputation.
a man of note.
Synonyms: , , , ,importance or consequence.
few events of particular note.
notice, observation, or heed.
to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note.
a characteristic or distinguishing feature.
a note of whimsy in the design of the house.
a mark, quality, or indication of something, especially as a submerged but ubiquitous element.
There was just a note of bitterness in his films.
a characteristic way of speaking or thinking.
His critics had begun to change their note.
a signal, announcement, or intimation.
a note of warning in her voice.
Music.Ģż
a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
a key, as of a piano.
a tone sounded on a musical instrument.
a musical sound or tone.
a melody, tune, or song.
a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird.
attentive to the thrush's note.
any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc.
a new or unexpected element in a situation.
a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing.
verb (used with object)
to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of.
to note the places of interest.
Synonyms: ,to make particular mention of in a writing.
She noted their extra efforts in her report.
to annotate.
to observe carefully; give attention or heed to.
Note the fine brushwork in this painting.
to take notice of; perceive.
We noted his concern at the announcement.
Synonyms: , ,to set down in or furnish with musical notes.
to indicate or designate; signify; denote.
Synonyms:
note
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noun
a brief summary or record in writing, esp a jotting for future reference
a brief letter, usually of an informal nature
a formal written communication, esp from one government to another
a short written statement giving any kind of information
a critical comment, explanatory statement, or reference in the text of a book, often preceded by a number
short for banknote
a characteristic element or atmosphere
a note of sarcasm
a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal
the note of the nightingale
any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape
Also called (esp US and Canadian): tone.Ģża musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch
a key on a piano, organ, etc
a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warning
the note to retreat was sounded
short for promissory note
archaicĢża tune or melody
distinguished or famous
an athlete of note
worth noticing or paying attention to; important
nothing of note
to behave appropriately
to behave inappropriately
(often foll by of) to observe carefully; pay close attention (to)
verb
to notice; perceive
he noted that there was a man in the shadows
to pay close attention to; observe
they noted every movement
to make a written note or memorandum of
she noted the date in her diary
to make particular mention of; remark upon
I note that you do not wear shoes
to write down (music, a melody, etc) in notes
to take (an unpaid or dishonoured bill of exchange) to a notary public to re-present the bill and if it is still unaccepted or unpaid to note the circumstances in a register See protest
a less common word for annotate
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- noter noun
- prenote noun
- subnote noun
- undernote noun
- unnoting adjective
- Ė²Ō“Ē³Ł±š±ō±š²õ²õ adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of note1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of note1
Idioms and Phrases
compare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions.
The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The notes are all addressed to John Gregory Dunne, Didionās husband and lifelong writing partner.
"On the chair was a note warning people not to touch, and of course it is placed on a pedestal, so it's quite clear it's not a real chair," says Ms Menegazzo.
But insiders reckon Reeves' plans have given Labour backbench MPs things to boast about ā note the number of specific towns given a long-term project and a name check in the chancellor's speech.
He noted that anger over the militaryās repeated clashes with civilians helped stoke the flames that led to the Civil War.
When I first wrote about the impact of the fires on dogs, cats, chickens and goldfish, I noted that Anthony Ruffin and Jonni Millerās dog and two cats were badly shaken.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Ā© Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American HeritageĀ® Idioms Dictionary copyright Ā© 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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