noun “note”
singular note, plural notes or uncountable
- a short informal letter
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She left a note on the fridge to remind her husband to buy milk.
- a short piece of writing for remembering something
I made a note of the date of the meeting to remember it.
- a brief remark or comment
She made a helpful note about the report's conclusion during the meeting.
- a document acknowledging debt and promising payment
She signed a note agreeing to repay the borrowed $500 within six months.
- a piece of paper money
She handed the cashier a ten-dollar note to buy the book.
- a symbol in music that indicates the length and pitch of a tone
She carefully placed a quarter note on the staff, thus completing the melody she was composing.
- a musical sound or tone
She hummed a high note that echoed softly in the room.
- a particular quality or characteristic
Her apology carried a note of sincerity that was hard to ignore.
- reputation or distinction
She became a scientist of great note for her groundbreaking research.
verb “note”
infinitive note; he notes; past tense noted; past part. noted; ger. noting
- to observe or pay attention to
She noted the unusual silence in the house as soon as she walked in.
- to mention
She noted that the library would be closed on Monday for maintenance.
- to record in writing
She noted the meeting time in her planner.