note

²note

noun

Definition of NOTE

1

a (1) obsolete : melody, song (2) : tone 2a (3) : call, sound; especially : the musical call of a bird b : a written symbol used to indicate duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and position on the staff

2

a : a characteristic feature (as of odor or flavor) b : something (as an emotion or disposition) like a note in tone or resonance <a note of sadness> <end on a high note>

3

a (1) : memorandum (2) : a condensed or informal record b (1) : a brief comment or explanation (2) : a printed comment or reference set apart from the text c (1) : a written promise to pay a debt (2) : a piece of paper money (3) : a government or corporate bond usually with a maturity of between two and ten years d (1) : a short informal letter (2) : a formal diplomatic communication e : a scholarly or technical essay shorter than an article and restricted in scope f : a sheet of notepaper

4

a : distinction, reputation <a figure of international note> b : observation, notice <took full note of the proceedings> c : knowledge, information

Examples of NOTE

1. She wrote a note to remind herself about the appointment.
2. I left you a note on the kitchen table.
3. making notes in the margins of a book
4. She jotted down a few notes during the interview.
5. After class, I usually study my notes and read the next chapter.
6. I can't come to class today. Would you mind taking notes for me?
7. His secretary took notes during our meeting.
8. Please include a brief note about where the picture was taken.
9. He writes in the program notes that the play was inspired by his own childhood.
10. One final note: tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert.

Illustration of NOTE

Origin of NOTE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nota mark, character, written note

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to NOTE

Synonyms: jotting, memo, memorandum, notation

Related Words: bordereau, memoir, memorial, minutes, protocol, report; line; document, writing

Near Antonyms: discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide

See Synonym Discussion at sign