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note
[ noht ]
noun
- a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Synonyms: minute, memorandum
- 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: annotation, commentary
- a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.
- Library Science. additional 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: bill
- eminence, distinction, or reputation:
a man of note.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- to set down in or furnish with musical notes.
- to indicate or designate; signify; denote.
Synonyms: mention
note
/ nəʊt /
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 a 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
- archaic.a tune or melody
- of note
- distinguished or famous
an athlete of note
- worth noticing or paying attention to; important
nothing of note
- strike the right noteto behave appropriately
- strike a false noteto behave inappropriately
- take noteoften 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
Derived Forms
- ˈnoteless, adjective
Other Words From
- noter noun
- pre·note noun verb (used with object) prenoted prenoting
- subnote noun
- under·note noun
- un·noting adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of note1
Word 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.
More idioms and phrases containing note
see bread and butter letter (note) ; compare notes ; make a note of ; of note ; strike the right note ; take note ; take notes .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Following the outrage, the police in Bengaluru opened an inquiry against those named in the suicide note.
The UN letter also notes reports of detentions and use of force on hundreds of protesters, stating they were "severely beaten by the Chinese police, resulting in injuries that required hospitalisation".
But as the bowl games and college playoffs roll out, we should note this as well: Too much is learned from football to cast it aside.
While the $25 million settlement is a fraction of the $140 million judgment initially sought, regulators noted that nearly all of the funds will be used to compensate consumers harmed by Grubhub’s practices.
She laughed recalling her medical notes detail that she "is known for constipation".
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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