Pronunciation

/noʊt/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A brief written or printed message, often on paper, intended to convey information or serve as a reminder. For example: “She left a note on the fridge reminding him to take out the trash.”
• Noun (n): A particular tone or pitch in music, often denoted by a symbol on sheet music. For example: “The musician played the note perfectly.”
• Noun (n): A comment or observation about something, usually in response to or an evaluation of it. For example: “The editor’s note suggested improvements to the article.”
• Verb (v): To write down or record something, typically briefly, as a reminder or for future reference. For example: “She noted down the important points from the lecture.”
• Verb (v): To observe or notice something, especially with attention to detail. For example: “He noted that the sky had turned dark earlier than usual.”
• Verb (v): In finance, to issue or sell a promissory note or debt security. For example: “The company decided to note $10 million worth of bonds.”

Phrases

• “Take note” means to pay attention or make a mental or written record of something.
• “Make a note of” implies writing down something for future reference.
• “To hit the right notes” means to perform well, especially in a musical context.
• “To sound a note of caution” means to express concern or warn about something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Please leave your name and contact details on the visitor’s note pad.”
• Verb: “During the meeting, she noted every action item discussed.”
• Musical Noun: “The violinist played a high-pitched note that resonated beautifully.”

Synonyms

• Noun: memorandum, message, jotting, annotation, comment
• Verb: record, jot down, mark, write down, observe, mention
• Musical Noun: tone, pitch, sound, musical tone