Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense notices, present participle noticing, past tense, past participle noticed
1. verb
If you notice something or someone, you become aware of them.
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they've noticed anyone actingsuspiciously. [VERB noun]
I noticed that most academics were writing papers during the summer. [VERB that]
Luckily, I'd noticed where you left the car. [VERB wh]
Mrs Shedden noticed a bird sitting on the garage roof. [VERB noun verb-ing]
She needn't worry that he'll think she looks a mess. He won't notice. [VERB]
[Also V n inf]
Synonyms: observe, see, mind, note More Synonyms of notice
2. countable noun
A notice is a written announcement in a place where everyone can read it.
There were no new notices on the board.
A few guest houses had 'No Vacancies' notices in their windows.
...a notice which said 'Beware Flooding'.
Synonyms: sign, advertisement, poster, placard More Synonyms of notice
3. uncountable noun
If you give notice about something that is going to happen, you give a warning in advance that it is going to happen.
Interest is paid monthly. Three months' notice is required for withdrawals.
Unions are required to give seven days' notice of industrial action.
She was transferred without notice.
Synonyms: notification, warning, advice, intimation More Synonyms of notice
4. countable noun
A notice is a formal announcement in a newspaper or magazine about something that has happened or is going to happen.
I rang The Globe with news of Blake's death, and put notices in the personal columnof The Times. [+ in]
The request is published in notices in today's national newspapers.
5. countable noun
A notice is one of a number of letters that are similar or exactly the same which an organization sends to people in order to give them information or ask them to do something.
Bonus notices were issued each year from head office to local agents.
Notices will be circulated to all known creditors.
6. countable noun
A notice is a written article in a newspaper or magazine in which someone gives their opinion of a play, film, or concert.
Nevertheless, it's good to know you've had good notices, even if you don't read them.
7.
See at short notice
8.
See bring to sb's notice
9.
See come to sb's notice
10.
See escape sb's notice
11.
See until further notice
12.
See to give notice
13.
See hand in one's notice/give in one's notice
14.
See take notice
15.
See take no notice
More Synonyms of notice
notice in British English
(ˈnəʊtɪs)
noun
1.
the act of perceiving; observation; attention
to escape notice
2. take notice
3. take no notice of
4.
information about a future event; warning; announcement
5.
a displayed placard or announcement giving information
6.
advance notification of intention to end an arrangement, contract, etc, as of renting or employment (esp in the phrase give notice)
7. at short notice
8. at two hours' notice
9. mainly British
dismissal from employment
10.
favourable, interested, or polite attention
she was beneath his notice
11.
a theatrical or literary review
the play received very good notices
verb(transitive)
12.
to become conscious or aware of; perceive; note
13.
to point out or remark upon
14.
to pay polite or interested attention to
15.
to recognize or acknowledge (an acquaintance)
Word origin
C15: via Old French from Latin notitia fame, from nōtus known, celebrated
notice in American English
(ˈnoʊtɪs)
noun
1.
information, announcement, or warning; esp., formal announcement or warning, as ina newspaper
a legal notice
2.
a brief mention or critical review of a work of art, book, play, etc.
3.
a written or printed sign giving some public information, warning, or rule
4.
a.
the act of observing; attention; regard; heed; cognizance
b.
courteous attention; civility
5.
a formal announcement or warning of intention to end an agreement, relation, or contract at a certain time
to give a tenant notice
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈnoticed or ˈnoticing
6.
a.
to mention; refer to; comment on
b.
to review briefly
7.
a.
to regard; observe; pay attention to
b.
to be courteous or responsive to
SIMILAR WORDS: disˈcern
Idioms:
serve notice
take notice
Word origin
LME < MFr < L notitia < notus: see note
notice in Hospitality
(noʊtɪs)
Word forms: (regular plural) notices
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bedroom)
A notice is a written announcement in a place where everyone can read it.
Hang the "Do Not Disturb" notice on your door.
There is a notice in each room showing the evacuation route.
Notices tell employees they must wash their hands.
COBUILD Collocations
notice
charge notice
enforcement notice
issue a notice
prior notice
renewal notice
Examples of 'notice' in a sentence
notice
We are looking into how more of them can be ready on a shorter notice.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Can she demand the notice pay without going through this?
The Sun (2016)
Would anyone notice when we appeared on the screen?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We can cancel this offer at any time without notice.
The Sun (2016)
They just decided not to take any notice.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They will have to give notice.
The Sun (2017)
The first thing I noticed about it was that it was white.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Keep inviting them over, as your son will benefit from knowing his grandparents, but spell out that you need more notice to visit them.
The Sun (2016)
But I've noticed something strange.
The Sun (2017)
Proper advance notice that existing banking arrangements are about to be changed or new charges introduced.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You should just about notice the effort in your thighs.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The first is to notice and acknowledge what is going on.
Wilkinson, Helena Beyond Chaotic Eating (1993)
Shoppers discover this only when they read the notices inside the store.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Make sure the employee is given notice pay.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The disregard for both posted notices and polite behaviour on public transport seems flagrant.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Would anyone notice if your church stopped meeting?
Christianity Today (2000)
They could sit where needed and at short notice.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She noticed a handwritten note on the table and tentatively picked it up.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Teachers need to notice a lot more.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There no one has time to notice.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You could be paid in lieu of notice and asked to leave straight away.
Tondeur, Keith Say Goodbye to Debt (1994)
They have been banned from leaving the base until further notice.
The Sun (2008)
Notice what happens to you physically and look for a good physical reason for your sensations.
Hambly, Dr Kenneth Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991)
Both management and the workers must know that most of the public has hardly noticed the piecemeal action going on recently.
The Sun (2009)
Players must be released for friendly or competitive games if they are on the international calendar and the required notice is given.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Two unions have given notice of another strike on the same issue next Wednesday.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
notice
British English: notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/ NOUN
sign A notice is a sign that gives information or instructions.
The notice said `Please close the door.'
American English: notice note
Arabic: إشْعَارٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: aviso
Chinese: 通知
Croatian: obavijest
Czech: oznámení
Danish: besked
Dutch: mededeling
European Spanish: aviso
Finnish: ilmoitus
French: notice
German: Mitteilung
Greek: ανακοίνωση
Italian: avviso
Japanese: 注意 note
Korean: 통지
Norwegian: notis
Polish: zawiadomienie
European Portuguese: observação
Romanian: anunț
Russian: уведомляющий знак
Latin American Spanish: aviso
Swedish: meddelande
Thai: ป้ายประกาศ
Turkish: farkına varma
Ukrainian: табличка
Vietnamese: bảng lưu ý
British English: notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/ NOUN
warningNotice is advance warning about something.
She was transferred to a new office without notice.
American English: notice termination
Arabic: إنْذَارٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: aviso
Chinese: 预先通知
Croatian: upozorenje
Czech: výstraha
Danish: varsel
Dutch: aanzegging
European Spanish: preaviso
Finnish: irtisanominen sanoa irti työpaikka, asunto tms.
French: avis
German: Kündigung
Greek: προθεσμία
Italian: preavviso
Japanese: 通告 解雇
Korean: 해고 통보
Norwegian: oppsigelse
Polish: wypowiedzenie
European Portuguese: aviso
Romanian: înștiințare prealabilă
Russian: предупреждение
Latin American Spanish: preaviso
Swedish: uppsägning
Thai: การแจ้งล่วงหน้า
Turkish: mühlet
Ukrainian: попередження
Vietnamese: thông báo
British English: notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/ VERB
If you notice something, you suddenly see or hear it.