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Definition note in British English

note

[countable] noun
/nəʊt/
1

a short letter to someone

Example

I sent a note to Jane thanking her for the meal.

Example

There's a note from Dad on the table.

Example

I've written him a note asking him to meet me tonight.

Example

We left them a note saying dinner was in the fridge.

1.1

something that you write down to remind you of something

Example

I've made a note of what needs to be repaired.

1.2

an extra piece of information about something in a book

Example

See note on page 10.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgments addendum afterword
1.3

a short official document, especially one that you sign

Example

You have to sign a delivery note as proof of receipt.

Synonyms and related words
annual report blue book certificate
2

details from something such as a lecture or a book that you write down so that you can remember them

Example

I wasn't there - can I borrow your notes?

Example

It'll help you later if you take notes.

Example

She had listened carefully and taken copious notes.

Synonyms and related words
all-nighter blackboard blue book blue book
Example

a company that publishes study notes

Synonyms and related words
caption chit chitty information data datum
Example

Ask your doctor if you want to see your medical notes.

Example

We keep notes on all our clients.

Synonyms and related words
caption chit chitty
3

a piece of paper money

Example

a £5 note

Synonyms and related words
banknote bill bread
4

an individual sound in music. A group of notes played together is called a chord and a series of notes that form a separate set is called a scale

Example

See if you can sing this note.

Example

He played a few notes on the piano.

Synonyms and related words
A b bass
4.1

a written sign that represents a musical note

Synonyms and related words
A b bass
Example

His presidency began on an optimistic note.

Example

I'd like to end the discussion on a more cheerful note.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings feelings
5.1

a way of speaking or writing that shows what someone's feelings are

Example

There was an impatient note in her voice.

Example

a note of sadness in his letter

Synonyms and related words
academic writing delivery diction
6

to end in an agreeable manner

Example

The advertising campaign may have started out a downer, but the signs are it will end on a high note.

Definition note in British English

Related Words

Words related to note:

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