A2verb 1K

Notice

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈnəʊtɪs/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪst/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈnəʊtɪs/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪst/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Notice

to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something

In simple words: to see or pay attention to something

Notice in a sentence

• I didn't notice the time passing while I was reading.
• Please notice the changes made in your assignment.
• Did you notice how beautiful the sunset was last night?
• She didn't notice that her shirt was inside out.
• It's important to notice the small details in your work.

How to use Notice

Use 'notice' when you become aware of something. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but more formal contexts might use 'observe' instead.

Grammar pattern

notice + object

Memory hint

Think of 'notice' as a 'note' you take when you see something.

Related words

Collocations with Notice

• not even
• not really
• barely
• fail to
• not appear to
• not seem to
• can’t help but notice something
• can’t help noticing something
• the first thing I, he, etc. noticed
• not even
• not really
• barely
• fail to
• not appear to
• not seem to
• can’t help but notice something
• can’t help noticing something
• the first thing I, he, etc. noticed

Synonyms for Notice

• observe
• see
• detect
• recognize
• perceive

Opposites of Notice

• ignore
• overlook

Common mistakes with Notice

• 'Notice' is sometimes confused with 'notify' — 'to notify' means to inform someone.
• Learners may use 'noticing' incorrectly as a noun; the correct noun is 'notice'.
• Some learners forget to use 'notice' in the simple past form 'noticed' when talking about past events.

Frequently asked questions about Notice

What does Notice mean?

to see or pay attention to something

What is the definition of Notice?

to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something

How do you use Notice in a sentence?

I didn't notice the time passing while I was reading.

Can you give another example of Notice?

Please notice the changes made in your assignment.

What are synonyms for Notice?

Common alternatives include observe, see, detect, recognize, perceive.

What is the opposite of Notice?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook.

What words go with Notice?

It commonly pairs with not even, not really, barely, fail to, not appear to, not seem to, can’t help but notice something, can’t help noticing something, the first thing I, he, etc. noticed, not even, not really, barely, fail to, not appear to, not seem to, can’t help but notice something, can’t help noticing something, the first thing I, he, etc. noticed.

What are common mistakes when using Notice?

'Notice' is sometimes confused with 'notify' — 'to notify' means to inform someone. Learners may use 'noticing' incorrectly as a noun; the correct noun is 'notice'. Some learners forget to use 'notice' in the simple past form 'noticed' when talking about past events.

How do you pronounce Notice?

US: /["/ˈnəʊtɪs/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪst/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnəʊtɪs/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪst/","/ˈnəʊtɪsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Notice?

Use 'notice' when you become aware of something. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but more formal contexts might use 'observe' instead.

What CEFR level is Notice?

"Notice" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.