note · n
note (EXPLANATION)
B2 a short explanation or an extra piece of information that is given at the bottom of a page or at the back of a book
Dictionary examples:
See note 3, page 37. (7.9)
make a note of sth
C1 to write down information about something
Dictionary examples:
Let me make a note of your phone number. (11.3)
compare notes
C1 If two people compare notes, they tell each other what they think about something that they have both done.
Dictionary examples:
We compared notes about our experiences in China. (26.1)
note (MUSIC)
C2 a single musical sound or the symbol that represents it
Dictionary examples:
Her soprano voice intoned the low, first notes of the song. (83.6)
note (NOTICE)
C1 to notice or pay careful attention to something
Dictionary examples:
Make sure you take note of what she says. (14.1)
Please note that we will be closed on Saturday. (42.5)
note (FEELING)
C1 a particular feeling or mood
Dictionary examples:
a sad/serious/positive note (28.0)
His speech had just the right note of sympathy. (42.5)
sb/sth of note
C2 someone or something famous or important
Dictionary examples:
There was nothing of note in the report. (18.7)
Am ancient fortress is the only monument of note in the town. (61.0)
note (LETTER)
A1 a short letter
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's note said: 'Stop sleeping!' (0.0)
His note just said: 'I quit!' (0.0)
Mom's note: 'Clean your room. Now!' (0.0)
Did you get my note? (7.4)
He left a note to say he would be home late. (22.5)
There's a note pinned to the door saying when the store will open again. (36.2)
notes
A2 information that is written down to help you study, or to help you remember something you are going to write about
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my homework notes. Now I can't remember anything! (0.0)
My notes are so messy, even I can't read them! (0.0)
My cat thinks my notes are a fun toy to play with. (0.0)
The journalist took notes throughout the interview. (32.4)
I studied European literature, and I still have all my notes. (55.1)