notice · n
on short notice
C1 only a short time before something happens
Dictionary examples:
I had to give a speech on very short notice. (24.8)
notice (STATEMENT)
C2 an official statement saying you are leaving your job or telling you your job has ended
Dictionary examples:
I'm giving my notice on Friday. (13.3)
I got a 30-day notice yesterday at work. (14.2)
notice (ATTENTION)
B1 attention
Dictionary examples:
My colorful socks get more notice than my presentations at work meetings. (0.0)
The pizza delivery guy got more notice than the bride at the wedding. (0.0)
The talking parrot in the library got more notice than the librarian. (0.0)
I didn't take any notice of his advice. (15.3)
notice (SIGN)
A2 a sign giving information about something
Dictionary examples:
The classroom notice read, 'Quiet please. Teacher dreaming of vacation.' (0.0)
The library notice warned, 'Shhh! Books are trying to sleep.' (0.0)
A notice in the park: 'Please don't walk on the grass. It tickles!' (0.0)
I saw a notice in the paper announcing their marriage. (22.9)
There was a large notice on the wall saying "No Parking." (30.3)
notice (WARNING)
B1 a warning that something will happen
Dictionary examples:
Teacher's notice: 'Homework eaten by dog? Bring the dog to class!' (0.0)
Mom's notice: 'Clean your room or WiFi disappears like magic!' (0.0)
Restaurant notice: 'Pay bill or wash dishes until next century!' (0.0)
I'm sorry for the short notice. (13.1)
The next time you visit, can you give me more notice? (18.1)
The building is closed until further notice. (27.6)
The emergency services are ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. (50.8)