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Note

Verb / nəʊt / Another word for note — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts, written down as an aid to memory.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

remark observation annotation memorandum

Informal

jotting memo reminder heads-up

Literary

epistle missive dispatch

Antonyms

forget ignore disregard overlook neglect

Common collocations

  • take note
  • make a note
  • note down
  • note of
  • note of interest
  • note the date
  • note that

Word family

noun note
verb note
adjective notable
adverb notably

Usage note

As a verb, 'note' often implies careful observation or recording. As a noun, it can refer to a brief written message or a musical sound.

Example sentences

  1. I wrote a note to myself to remember to pack my lunch.
  2. My teacher left a note on my desk to meet her after class.
  3. I left a note for my roommate to clean the dishes.
  4. Please take note of the new office hours.
  5. I took a note of my friend's phone number.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart... without speaking a word.
  • Victor Hugo
  • A note of music gains significance from the silence on either side.

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