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Note

🇬🇧 UK /["/nəʊt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nəʊt/"]/

Meaning of Note

a short piece of writing to help you remember something

In simple words: A piece of writing, usually short.

Note in a sentence

• I left a note on the fridge for you.
• Please take note of the instructions provided.
• The teacher asked us to write a note about the topic.
• He played a note on the piano that sounded beautiful.
• I cannot find the note I wrote last week.
• She took note of the important details in the meeting.
• Each note in the melody contributes to the song.
• A note can be a short letter or a reminder.
• Write a note to express your feelings.

How to use Note

Use 'note' when writing something down to remember or inform. It's more neutral than casual terms like 'jot down'. Avoid it in very formal reports.

Grammar pattern

note + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'note' as a small reminder; it's as light as a 'no-tea' of a conversation.

Related words

Collocations with Note

• brief
• copious
• detailed
• jot down
• keep
• make
• note of
• note on
• make a mental note (of something/​to do something)
• brief
• little
• quick
• scribble (somebody)
• write (somebody)
• send (somebody)
• a note of thanks
• brief
• copious
• detailed
• jot down
• keep
• make
• note of
• note on
• make a mental note (of something/​to do something)
• detailed
• extensive
• explanatory
• detailed
• extensive
• explanatory
• five-pound
• ten-euro
• etc.
• bundle
• roll
• wad
• high
• top
• low
• play
• sing
• hit
• brighter
• cheerful
• happier
• hit
• sound
• strike
• creep into somebody’s voice
• enter somebody’s voice
• note of
• a note in somebody’s voice

Synonyms for Note

• air

Opposites of Note

• forget
• ignore

Common mistakes with Note

• Confused with 'notate', which is more about musical or formal notation.
• Using 'note' as a verb incorrectly in some contexts.
• Overusing in contexts where 'memo' or 'message' would be clearer.

Frequently asked questions about Note

What does Note mean?

A piece of writing, usually short.

What is the definition of Note?

a short piece of writing to help you remember something

How do you use Note in a sentence?

I left a note on the fridge for you.

Can you give another example of Note?

Please take note of the instructions provided.

What are synonyms for Note?

Common alternatives include air.

What is the opposite of Note?

Opposite meanings include forget, ignore.

What words go with Note?

It commonly pairs with brief, copious, detailed, jot down, keep, make, note of, note on, make a mental note (of something/​to do something), brief, little, quick, scribble (somebody), write (somebody), send (somebody), a note of thanks, brief, copious, detailed, jot down, keep, make, note of, note on, make a mental note (of something/​to do something), detailed, extensive, explanatory, detailed, extensive, explanatory, five-pound, ten-euro, etc., bundle, roll, wad, high, top, low, play, sing, hit, brighter, cheerful, happier, hit, sound, strike, creep into somebody’s voice, enter somebody’s voice, note of, a note in somebody’s voice.

What are common mistakes when using Note?

Confused with 'notate', which is more about musical or formal notation. Using 'note' as a verb incorrectly in some contexts. Overusing in contexts where 'memo' or 'message' would be clearer.

How do you pronounce Note?

US: /["/nəʊt/"]/, UK: /["/nəʊt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Note?

Use 'note' when writing something down to remember or inform. It's more neutral than casual terms like 'jot down'. Avoid it in very formal reports.

What CEFR level is Note?

"Note" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.