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Word: Note
Speech Type: Noun
Old English not (denoting a symbol or mark used in writing), from Latin nota ‘a mark’, notare ‘to mark’; subsequently reinforced by Old French note (noun), noter (verb)
nəʊt
a brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory
Short Definition:brief record of points or ideas
Examples:- I'll make a note in my diary
- lecture notes
a short informal letter or written message
Short Definition:short written message
Examples:- I left her a note explaining where I was going
a banknote
Short Definition:banknote
Examples:- a ten-pound note
a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice
Short Definition:single tone of definite pitch
Examples:- the last notes of the symphony died away
a particular quality or tone that reflects or expresses a mood or attitude
Short Definition:quality or tone
Examples:- there was a note of scorn in her voice
- the decade could have ended on an optimistic note
Word: Note
Speech Type: Verb
nəʊt
notice or pay particular attention to (something)
Short Definition:notice or pay attention to
Examples:- he noted his mother's unusual gaiety
- please note that you will not receive a reminder that final payment is due
record (something) in writing
Short Definition:record in writing
Examples:- he noted down her address on a piece of paper
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