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no·tice

notice

 
 
pronunciation:
no tihs
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A notice is a sign or something printed in a newspaper or other place to tell you or warn you about something.
There were notices all over the neighborhood about a lost dog and what number to call if you saw him.A notice on the store window said the store would be closed all day on Thanksgiving.
synonyms:
announcement, sign
similar words:
advertisement, bulletin, caution, communication, information, message, news, poster, report, statement, warning, word
definition 2: If something gets your notice, it gets your attention.
Those huge, colorful posters get everyone's notice as they walk by.The small sign on the front door said to use the side door, but it escaped the customer's notice. He kept trying to open the front door.
synonyms:
attention, observation
similar words:
consideration, eye
definition 3: If someone gives notice at their job, it means that they give their employer a formal statement that says that they are going to quit.
He gave his boss notice that he would be quitting the job in two weeks.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: notices, noticing, noticed
definition: When you notice something, you see it and you pay some attention to it. If you cleaned up your room and nobody noticed it, you might feel bad.
I spilled a little bit of lemonade on my shirt, but I don't think anybody noticed.Camille hoped that people would notice her new shoes, but only a few people did.Darnell's dad was working hard and didn't notice the time. That's why he was late coming home.
synonyms:
observe, perceive, remark
antonyms:
miss
similar words:
detect, eye, listen to, mark, note, see, spot
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