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note
1 of 2verb
ˈnōt 
noted; noting
transitive verb
1
a
: to notice or observe with care
… instructors had noted that he did not perform well under pressure.
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: to record or preserve in writing
The detective noted the details of the witness's account of the robbery.
2
a
: to make special mention of or remark on
The commendation notes the bravery of the fire fighter.
b
: indicate, show
Records fail to note what became of him.
noter noun
note
2 of 2noun
1
a(1)
obsolete : melody, song
(2)
: tone sense 2a
(3)
: call, sound
especially : the musical call of a bird
b
: a written symbol used to indicate duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and position on the staff
2
a
: a characteristic feature (as of odor or flavor)
b
: something (such as an emotion or disposition) like a note in tone or resonance
a note of sadness
end on a high note
3
a(1)
: memorandum
(2)
: a condensed or informal record
b(1)
: a brief comment or explanation
(2)
: a printed comment or reference set apart from the text
c(1)
: a written promise to pay a debt
(2)
: a piece of paper money
(3)
: a government or corporate bond usually with a maturity of between two and ten years
d(1)
: a short informal letter
(2)
: a formal diplomatic communication
e
: a scholarly or technical essay shorter than an article and restricted in scope
f
: a sheet of notepaper
4
a
: distinction, reputation
a figure of international note
b
: observation, notice
took full note of the proceedings
c
: knowledge, information
Synonyms
Verb
- allow
- comment
- editorialize
- observe
- opine
- reflect
- remark
- weigh in
Noun
- jotting
- memo
- memorandum
- notation
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Example Sentences
Verb You may have noted my late arrival. The thing to note here is that people are suffering. It's interesting to note how quickly things have changed. Their objections were duly noted. As one official noted, the situation has begun to get out of control. As noted above most people survive the disease. “They've asked us to leave,” he noted with amusement. Noun She wrote a note to remind herself about the appointment. I left you a note on the kitchen table. making notes in the margins of a book She jotted down a few notes during the interview. After class, I usually study my notes and read the next chapter. I can't come to class today. Would you mind taking notes for me? His secretary took notes during our meeting. Please include a brief note about where the picture was taken. He writes in the program notes that the play was inspired by his own childhood. One final note: tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 Items are stamped in red to note that the president had seen it, Maloney said. Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Police encouraged anyone who receives a similar call to note the phone number where the call or text originated and report it to police. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Testers also had to note if there was any leakage when the hose was connected to a water spigot. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Napier is quick to note his team has much work ahead after the narrow win sealed by an end-zone interception during the final minute. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Greenhouse mentions Walsh in passing only to note, with approval, that Walsh is a former union leader. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 So when Hardaway saw Riley pointedly note in June how Lowry had to report in better shape for his second Heat season, there was a sense not only of been-there, done-that, but also of empathy. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Naftaly is quick to note that Southern Avenue is not a blues band, although the music is part of its stylistic palette. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 That's when the Bank of England was granted permission to use her likeness on paper money, starting with the 1-pound note, though the formal and regal image was criticized for being too severe and unrealistic. Kelvin Chan, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Amid the hosannas that have been delivered, in tribute to the Queen, a particular note has been struck. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 That's when the Bank of England was granted permission to use her likeness on paper money, starting with the 1-pound note, though the formal and regal image was criticized for being too severe and unrealistic. Kelvin Chan, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 Want to send Nicole a note, shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com or follow along with her musings on Twitter. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 To personalize, simply submit a handwritten note or signature. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 In Australia, Elizabeth appears on the $5 bank note as well as a host of coins. Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The segment concluded on a lighter note, Kris admitting that Kendall still doesn't know how to cut a cucumber after struggling with the kitchen task in a viral moment on last season of The Kardashians. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
The result is a sophisticated (but not totally foolproof, as the tool’s creators note) county-by-county prediction of when the leaves will go through various stages of the color-changing process. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 Items are stamped in red to note that the president had seen it, Maloney said. Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Police encouraged anyone who receives a similar call to note the phone number where the call or text originated and report it to police. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Testers also had to note if there was any leakage when the hose was connected to a water spigot. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Napier is quick to note his team has much work ahead after the narrow win sealed by an end-zone interception during the final minute. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Greenhouse mentions Walsh in passing only to note, with approval, that Walsh is a former union leader. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 So when Hardaway saw Riley pointedly note in June how Lowry had to report in better shape for his second Heat season, there was a sense not only of been-there, done-that, but also of empathy. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Naftaly is quick to note that Southern Avenue is not a blues band, although the music is part of its stylistic palette. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Noun
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent King Charles III a note of congratulations on his accession to the throne. Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 That's when the Bank of England was granted permission to use her likeness on paper money, starting with the 1-pound note, though the formal and regal image was criticized for being too severe and unrealistic. Kelvin Chan, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Amid the hosannas that have been delivered, in tribute to the Queen, a particular note has been struck. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 That's when the Bank of England was granted permission to use her likeness on paper money, starting with the 1-pound note, though the formal and regal image was criticized for being too severe and unrealistic. Kelvin Chan, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 Want to send Nicole a note, shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com or follow along with her musings on Twitter. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 To personalize, simply submit a handwritten note or signature. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 In Australia, Elizabeth appears on the $5 bank note as well as a host of coins. Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The segment concluded on a lighter note, Kris admitting that Kendall still doesn't know how to cut a cucumber after struggling with the kitchen task in a viral moment on last season of The Kardashians. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French noter, from Latin notare to mark, note, from nota
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nota mark, character, written note
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Phrases Containing note
Kids Definition
note 1 of 2
verb
ˈnōt
noted; noting
1
: to notice or observe with care
Note the differences between the two paintings.
2
: to record in writing
Let me note down your address.
3
: to make special mention of His speech noted everyone's achievements.
note
2 of 2noun
1
: a musical sound : tone
2
: a symbol in music that by its shape and position on the staff shows the pitch of a tone and the length of time it is to be held
3
: the musical call or song of a bird
4
: a quality that shows a feeling
There's a note of sadness in your voice.
5
: something written down often to aid the memory
I'll make a note of the appointment.
6
: a printed comment in a book that helps explain part of the text
7
: distinction sense 3
artists of note
8
: a short written message or letter
a thank-you note
9
: careful notice
Please take note of the time.
10
: frame of mind : mood
She began the day on a happy note.
11
: a piano key
12
: a written promise to pay a debt
Legal Definition
note 1 of 2
noun
1
a
: a written promise to pay a debt
specifically : promissory note in this entry
— bank note
: a promissory note issued by a bank payable to bearer on demand but without interest and circulating as money
— cognovit note \\ käg-ˈnō-vit-, kōg- \\
: a note in which the maker acknowledges the debt and authorizes the entry of judgment against him or her without notice or a hearing : a note containing a confession of judgment
— collateral note
: a note secured especially by a collateral mortgage and pledged to secure an obligation of which a hand note usually serves as evidence
— demand note
: a note payable on demand compare time note in this entry
— floating rate note
: a negotiable note that yields an indexed and periodically adjusted variable rate of interest
called also floater
— hand note
: a note for an obligation secured by a collateral note
— non-recourse note
: a note whose satisfaction upon default may be obtained only out of the collateral securing it
— promissory note
: a note containing an unconditional promise to pay on demand or at a fixed or determined future time a particular sum of money to or to the order of a specified person or to the bearer
— recourse note
: a note whose satisfaction upon default may be obtained from the debtor's assets other than and in addition to the collateral securing it
— renewal note
: a note that continues an obligation due under a previous note
— tax anticipation note
: a note issued by a state or municipality on pending tax revenue to fund immediate governmental expenditures
— time note
: a note payable at a specified time in the future compare demand note in this entry
— Treasury note
: a negotiable note issued by the U.S. government with a maturity date of one to ten years from the date of issue
called also T-note
compare Treasury bill at bill sense 7, Treasury bond at bond sense 2 b
: a piece of paper money
2
: an exposition on a law-related topic especially found in a law review
note
2 of 2transitive verb
noted; noting
1
: to recognize the existence or presence of
noted probable jurisdiction
2
: to make a notarial memorandum of nonpayment of (a negotiable instrument) on presentation
note 1 of 2
verb
1
as in to comment
to make a statement of one's opinion I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- comment
- remark
- reflect
- say
- opine
- observe
- editorialize
- commentate
- state
- speculate
- speak
- surmise
- guess
- weigh in
- allow
- tell
- talk
- suppose
- express
- conjecture
- daresay
- utter
- articulate
- verbalize
- vocalize
2
as in to record
to make a written note of a waitress hurriedly noting our orders Synonyms & Similar Words
- record
- report
- log
- transcribe
- mark
- write down
- register
- enter
- set down
- take down
- minute
- jot (down)
- chronicle
- put down
- notch
- inscribe
- score
- enregister
- chalk (up)
3
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind Synonyms & Similar Words
- notice
- see
- spot
- remark
- regard
- eye
- view
- sight
- observe
- witness
- watch
- discern
- perceive
- behold
- espy
- spy
- distinguish
- consider
- catch
- pick out
- set eyes on
- study
- lay eyes on
- look (at)
- survey
- identify
- heed
- descry
- get a load of
- mark
- examine
- scan
- glimpse
- make out
- scrutinize
- mind
- inspect
- pick up
- attend (to)
- glance (at)
- peer (at)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
- neglect
- miss
- overlook
- pass over
- overpass
4
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information Synonyms & Similar Words
- mention
- notice
- specify
- cite
- quote
- indicate
- indicate
- name
- suggest
- instance
- explain
- introduce
- clarify
- announce
- touch (on or upon)
- imply
- drop
- intend
- infer
- advert (to)
- refer (to)
- signal
- publish
- signify
- intimate
- interject
- pronounce
- designate
- hint (at)
- proclaim
- allude (to)
- declare
- elucidate
- sound
- denominate
- interpolate
- point (out)
- broach
- explicate
- advertise
- insinuate
- publicize
- spell out
- bring up
- broadcast
- interpose
- worm
- infiltrate
- clear (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- forget
- ignore
- slight
- disregard
- overlook
- neglect
- pass over
- overpass
5
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by please note that the office will be closed tomorrow Synonyms & Similar Words
- follow
- regard
- heed
- observe
- respect
- consider
- obey
- watch
- notice
- mind
- ponder
- hear
- listen (to)
- see
- mull
- contemplate
- weigh
- keep
- mark
- conform (to)
- comply (with)
- hearken (to)
- attend (to)
- hark (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
- dismiss
- tune out
- discount
- neglect
- slight
- gloss (over)
- brush (aside or off)
- pooh
- scorn
- pass over
- shrug off
- pooh-pooh
- defy
- gloze (over)
- flout
- snub
note
2 of 2noun
1
as in memo
a usually brief written reminder I'll make a note to myself so I don't forget to pick up some milk on the way home Synonyms & Similar Words
- memo
- notation
- report
- memorandum
- writing
- jotting
- document
- memorial
- memoir
- minutes
- line
- protocol
- bordereau
2
as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another write a friendly note to the neighbors asking them to keep the noise down Synonyms & Similar Words
- letter
- epistle
- memo
- missive
- dispatch
- memorandum
- mail
- card
- postcard
- report
- postal card
- electronic mail
- open letter
- e-mail
- airmail
- junk mail
- communication
- encyclical
- billet-doux
3
as in call
a natural vocal sound made by an animal can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird? Synonyms & Similar Words
- call
- cry
- calling
- howl
- bark
- roar
- croak
- bellow
- chirp
- trumpet
- low
- screech
- peep
- squeal
- bay
- yelp
- cluck
- squawk
- honk
- hoot
- yap
- bray
- squeak
- crow
- yip
- mew
- bleat
- twitter
- grunt
- caterwaul
- coo
- blat
- caw
- moo
- meow
- cackle
- yowl
- whinny
- quack
- squall
- crake
- neigh
- oink
- cheep
- tu-whit tu-whoo
- miaow
4
as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States will you be paying in coins or notes? Synonyms & Similar Words
- bill
- dollar
- cash
- banknote
- money
- check
- currency
- greenback
- one
- chips
- buck
- two
- scrip
- paper money
- five
- ten
- twenty
- fifty
- hundred
- fin
- sawbuck
- C-note
- fiver
- tenner
- money order
- legal tender
- smacker
- dough
- draft
- simoleon
- dead presidents
- pelf
- lucre
5
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something spoke with a note of irritation in her voice Synonyms & Similar Words
- aura
- atmosphere
- feel
- air
- smell
- aroma
- sense
- flavor
- mood
- feeling
- patina
- karma
- ambience
- climate
- halo
- temper
- odor
- vibration(s)
- nimbus
- suggestion
- ambiance
- characteristic
- attribute
- image
- romance
- tone
- trait
- peculiarity
- mystique
- property
- picture
- aureole
- spirit
- notion
- sensation
- illusion
- aureola
- mark
- overtone
- semblance
- character
- genius loci
- color
6
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general a writer of note among readers of modern poetry Synonyms & Similar Words
- reputation
- repute
- report
- name
- rep
- mark
- character
- fame
- odor
- credit
- honor
- notoriety
- image
- regard
- renown
- admiration
- celebrity
- reverence
- persona
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- shame
- reproach
- dishonor
- discredit
- disgrace
- infamy
- disrepute
- odium
- ignominy
- opprobrium
- obloquy
7
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning Synonyms & Similar Words
- remark
- comment
- reflection
- view
- commentary
- analysis
- aside
- mind
- annotation
- advice
- exposition
- sentiment
- verdict
- input
- belief
- feeling
- judgment
- obiter dictum
- conviction
- notion
- judgement
- eye
- persuasion
8
as in attention
a state of being aware during my long convalescence I had taken note of which friends had helped me and which ones had found other things to do Synonyms & Similar Words
- attention
- awareness
- notice
- mindfulness
- observation
- ear
- heed
- knowledge
- mind
- eye
- consciousness
- cognizance
- consideration
- observance
- concern
- thought
- regard
- advertency
- care
- advertence
- understanding
- watch
- perception
- advisement
- recognition
- discernment
- grasp
- hyperconsciousness
- hyperawareness
- apprehension
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disregard
- neglect
- unawareness
- obliviousness
9
as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind an intense, full-bodied red wine with all of the spicy notes for which that grape variety is famous Synonyms & Similar Words
- feature
- characteristic
- attribute
- attribution
- trait
- quality
- mark
- criterion
- specific
- point
- touch
- property
- marker
- peculiarity
- hallmark
- diagnostic
- indication
- stamp
- sign
- fingerprint
- particularity
- character
- symbol
- affection
- token
- emblem
- badge
- differentia
- virtue
- merit
- grace
- charm
- quirk
- uniqueness
- oddity
- excellence
- eccentricity
- idiosyncrasy
- singularity
- individuality
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of note are mark, sign, symptom, and token. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.
a note of irony in her writing
The words mark and note can be used in similar contexts, but mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.
a mark of a good upbringing
The words sign and note are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.
encouraging signs for the economy
In some situations, the words symptom and note are roughly equivalent. However, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.
rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay
The meanings of token and note largely overlap; however, token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.
this gift is a token of our esteem