NOTE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Note

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: nəʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

a short informal letter or written message

Short Definition:

short written message

Examples:
  • I left her a note explaining where I was going
Definition:

a banknote

Short Definition:

banknote

Examples:
  • a ten-pound note
Definition:

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
Definition:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: nəʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

record (something) in writing

Short Definition:

record in writing

Examples:
  • he noted down her address on a piece of paper

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