note

A short written message, often on a small sheet of paper.

• I left a note for you.
• She wrote me a lovely note.
• Did you read the note on the door?

Similar words: message

Common phrases: leave a note, thank you note, write a note

A single sound in music, with a particular high or low sound.

• She sang a high note.
• I played three notes on the piano.
• Can you hear the first note clearly?

Similar words: tone

Common phrases: high note, play a note, musical note

Something you write down to help you remember information.

• I made a note of the time.
• She took notes during the lesson.
• My notes helped me remember what we discussed.

How to use it: make a note of something (Make a note of the address before you leave.)

Similar words: reminder, record

Common phrases: take a note, make a note, lecture note

A short written comment that explains or adds information to a text.

• Read the note below the picture.
• The editor added notes to explain unfamiliar names.
• A note in the margin explains this phrase.

How to use it: note on something (The editor added a note on the date of the letter.)

Similar words: comment, annotation

Common phrases: explanatory note, note on something, add a note

To notice something and keep it in your mind.

• Please note the difference in size.
• She noted that he looked tired.
• We noted several changes in his behavior.

How to use it: note that… (I noted that the windows were open.)

Similar words: notice, observe

Opposites: overlook

Common phrases: note the difference, note that something, note the details

To write information down so that you can remember or use it later.

• Please note my phone number.
• He noted the date in his diary.
• Have you noted down all the names?

How to use it: note down something / note something down (She noted down the address.)

Similar words: write down, record

Common phrases: note something down, note the time