Cool MateNote
UK /["/nəʊt/"]/US /["/nəʊt/"]/
Definition
a short piece of writing to help you remember something
In simple words: A piece of writing, usually short.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- air
Antonyms
- forget
- ignore
Common mistakes
- 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.