- note
- note1 [ nout ] noun count ***▸ 1 short bit of writing▸ 2 detailed information▸ 3 sound/sign in music▸ 4 feeling/thought▸ 5 piece of paper money▸ + PHRASES1. ) a short letter to someone:I sent a note to Jane thanking her for the meal.There's a note from Dad on the table.write someone a note: I've written him a note asking him to meet me tonight.leave someone a note: We left them a note saying dinner was in the fridge.a ) something that you write down to remind you of something:make a note of something: I've made a note of what needs to be repaired.b ) an extra piece of information about something in a book:See note on page 10.c ) a short official document, especially one that you sign:Did you receive a delivery note with the goods?2. ) notes plural details from something such as a lecture or a book that you write down so that you can remember them:I wasn't there can I borrow your notes?take notes: It'll help you later if you take notes.copious notes (=a lot of notes): She had listened carefully and taken copious notes.a ) printed information that gives you help or advice on a particular subject:a company that publishes study notesb ) a collection of written information relating to a particular person:Ask your doctor if you want to see your medical notes.We keep notes on all our clients.3. ) an individual sound in music. A group of notes played together is called a chord and a series of notes that form a separate set is called a scale:See if you can sing this note.He played a few notes on the piano.a ) a written sign that represents a musical note4. ) usually singular the feelings or thoughts of people in a particular situation:on a humorous/positive/negative etc. note: His presidency began on an optimistic note.I'd like to end the discussion on a more cheerful note.a ) a way of speaking or writing that shows what someone's feelings are:There was an impatient note in her voice.note of: a note of sadness in his letter5. ) MAINLY BRITISH a piece of paper moneycompare notesif two people compare notes, they talk about something to find out if they have the same information or opinions about it:compare notes on: The kids were comparing notes on their latest CDs.make a mental noteto try to keep something in your mind so that you will not forget it:He made a mental note to ask Kate about it later.of note FORMALimportant or famous:There's nothing of note in his report.Several writers of note will be at the conference.strike/sound a noteto create a particular mood by the way that you speak or behave:Although developments are generally good others have sounded a note of caution.He has struck the right note by praising their work.take noteto notice something and try to remember it because you think it is important:When the people speak with such passion, politicians should take note.take note of: I took note of what she said.worthy of note FORMALimportant or interesting:The following points are worthy of note.worthy of note that: It is worthy of note that these systems are used worldwide.notenote 2 [ nout ] verb transitive ***1. ) FORMAL to notice or realize something:Liz noted the changes with satisfaction.Some differences have been noted.note that: Please note that all passengers must have a valid passport.it is important/interesting to note that: It is interesting to note that government money was used to fund their operations.2. ) often passive FORMAL to mention something:The growth of trade was noted in the last conference.As noted earlier, his plans were rejected.3. ) note or note down to write something down so that you will have a record of it:Isabel noted the details in her diary.Her answers were noted down on the chart.be noted forif a person or thing is noted for something such as an ability or quality, they are well known for having it:The area is noted for its vineyards.He is not noted for his sense of humor.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.