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- pronunciation:
- not
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A note is a short letter that you write to another person. A note can also be a few words that you write down because you want to remember some information or idea.
I found a note from my mother saying she went out for a walk and that she'll be home soon.Jess wrote a note so she could remember to call her friend after dinner.
- synonyms:
- line
- similar words:
- letter, reply
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| definition 2: |
When students take notes on what their teacher is saying, it means that they write certain things down so they can remember what their teacher said.
Carson looked at his notes to study for his test.- similar words:
- account, comment, minute, outline, report
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| definition 3: |
A note is a single sound in music. If you press any key on a piano, you will play one note. Notes are also symbols we use when we read or write music. Each written note stands for a single musical sound.
Freda couldn't remember all of the notes to the song, so it didn't always sound right.The first few notes of the song are usually played very loud.
- similar words:
- tone
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| definition 4: |
If you are someone of note, it means that you are someone of importance.
Only people of note were invited to the governor's dinner party.- synonyms:
- consequence, significance
- similar words:
- celebrity, fame, honor, regard, reputation, status
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| related words: |
consequence |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
notes, noting, noted |
| definition 1: |
When you note something, you write it down to keep a record of it or to remember it.
Every day, my mother notes the time that my grandmother takes each of her pills.- synonyms:
- record, register
- similar words:
- enter, pencil, scribble, write
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| definition 2: |
When you note something, you notice it or pay attention to it. When you note something, you are likely to remember it, think about it, or write it down.
The teacher notes who is present and absent in class every day.The doctor noted that the patient had difficulty getting up from his chair.Please note that the schedule for use of the playing field has changed.- synonyms:
- mark, notice, observe, remark
- similar words:
- detect, perceive, see, witness
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| definition 3: |
When you note something, you make a quick comment about it.
Ellie's piano teacher noted that Ellie's playing had improved a lot since she started taking lessons. It made Ellie feel really good.- synonyms:
- mention, observe, remark
- similar words:
- express, indicate
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| related words: |
distinguish, log, notice, observe, point, regard, sense |
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