note
17 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
notes
plural
notes
Britannica Dictionary definition of NOTE
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a
[count]
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a short piece of writing that is used to help someone remember something
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She wrote a note to remind herself about the appointment.
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I left you a note on the kitchen table.
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making/writing notes in the margins of a book
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She jotted down a few notes during the interview.
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I'll make a mental note [=I'll try to remember] to reschedule the meeting.
b
notes
[plural]
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an informal written record of things that are said and done
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After class, I usually study my notes and read the next chapter.
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I can't come to class today. Would you mind taking notes for me?
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His secretary took notes during our meeting.
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[count]
a
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a short piece of writing that gives you information
:
a brief comment or explanation
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see also liner notes
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Please include a brief note about where the picture was taken.
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He writes in the program notes that the play was inspired by his own childhood.
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The dictionary includes many usage notes. [=short explanations about how a word or phrase is used]
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One final note: tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert.
b
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a comment or added piece of information that is separate from the main writing of a book
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see also footnote
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For further details, see the notes to Chapter 3.
3
[count]
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a short and usually informal letter
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see also mash note
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Remember to send a thank-you note to the host of the party.
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This is just a brief note to say how much I enjoyed your party.
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Drop me a note while you're away.
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I have a handwritten note here from the governor.
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If you are out sick for more than one week, you will need a note from your doctor.
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The girl's kidnappers left a ransom note.
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[count]
music
a
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a specific musical tone
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musical notes
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That note's a B not a C.
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Despite a few wrong notes, the pianist gave a generally good performance.
b
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a written symbol that is used to show what note should be played and how long it should last
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see also eighth note, half note, quarter note, sixteenth note, whole note
5
[singular]
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a characteristic or quality that expresses a mood or feeling
— often used after on
— often used with hit, strike or sound
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I detected a note of sadness in his voice.
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Let's try to end our conversation on a lighter/happier note.
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If I may end on a personal note, I'd like to wish my father a happy 85th birthday!
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The party ended on a high note. [=the party ended pleasantly or well]
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Their relationship ended on a sour note. [=ended unpleasantly]
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The movie hits just the right note with young audiences.
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Her judgment rarely strikes a wrong note.
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In her chapter about rising oil prices, she sounds a cautionary note.
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Most reviewers loved the show, but one critic struck a discordant note, finding it “clichéd” and “predictable.”
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compare notes
of note
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important and deserving to be noticed or remembered
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American writers of note include Herman Melville, Mark Twain, and Emily Dickinson.
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historical events of note
take note
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to notice or give special attention to someone or something
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She has been extremely successful in her own country, and now the rest of the world is beginning to take note.
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She took note of the exact time.
2
note
/ˈnoʊt/
verb
notes;
noted;
noting
2
note
/ˈnoʊt/
verb
notes;
noted;
noting
Britannica Dictionary definition of NOTE
[+ object]
formal
1
:
to notice or pay attention to (something)
— often + that
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You may have noted my late arrival.
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The thing to note here is that people are suffering.
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It's interesting to note how quickly things have changed.
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Their objections were duly noted.
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Please note that the office will close today at noon.
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Note that I have enclosed full payment with this letter.
2
:
to say or write (something)
— often + that
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As one official noted, the situation has begun to get out of control.
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As noted above/earlier/previously, most people survive the disease.
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“They've asked us to leave,” he noted with amusement.
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She said she was unaware of the problem and noted that everything was fine when she went home that night.
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It should be noted, however, that no one was injured in the accident.
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It's worth noting that he gave no reason for his decision.
note down
[phrasal verb]
note (something) down
or
note down (something)
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to write down (a piece of information that you want to remember)
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Let me note down your telephone number.
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The police officer noted down the names of all the people present during the incident.
