Meaning of the word note in English

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note

US /noʊt/

UK /noʊt/

a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts, written down as an aid to memory or for future reference

Example:

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I made a note of her address.

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Please leave a note for me on the table.

Synonym:

memo record entry jotting aide-mémoire

a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice

Example:

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He sang the high note perfectly.

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The piano played a beautiful, clear note.

Synonym:

tone pitch sound

a bank note

Example:

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He paid with a twenty-dollar note.

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I need to get some small notes for the vending machine.

Synonym:

banknote bill

to notice or pay particular attention to something

Example:

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Please note the change in the schedule.

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I noted his hesitation before he answered.

Synonym:

observe perceive mark register discern

to write something down as a record or reminder

Example:

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He noted down the instructions carefully.

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She noted the key points during the meeting.

Synonym:

write down jot down record register document

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