Meaning

A symbol or annotation..

Definitions by Sense

1. A symbol or annotation.
2. A written or printed communication or commitment.
3. (music) A sound.
4. (perfumery) An element of a scent, fragrance, or perfume, especially as a descriptor or category.
5. (uncountable) Observation; notice; heed.
6. (uncountable) Reputation; distinction.
7. A critical comment.
8. (obsolete) Notification; information; intelligence.

Example Sentences

He noted the fact that the kidnapper had left a ransom note.

Go in Nerriſſa, / Giue order to my ſeruants, that they take / No note at all of our being abſent hence, / Nor you Lorenzo, Ieſſica nor you.

So it is true, that ſmall matters win great commendation, becauſe they are continually in uſe, and in note ; whereas the occaſion of any great virtue cometh but on feſtivals.

a poet of note

Your performance was fantastic! I have just one note: you were a little flat in bars 35 and 36.

That my poſteritie ſham’d with the note / Shall curſe my bones, and hold it for no ſinne, / To wiſh that I their father had not beene.

Once more, the more to aggrauate the note, With a foule Traitors name ſtuffe I thy throte, And wiſh (ſo pleaſe my Soueraigne) ere I moue, What my tong ſpeaks, my right drawn ſword may proue

If you look to the left, you can note the old cathedral.

Word Forms

• notes
• noting
• noted
• noit
• noyt
• not

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Use note when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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