note

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a short, informal letter or message sent to someone.

n. a brief informal letter or written message addressed to a specific recipient.

Español:nota

“I left a note on the fridge saying I would be home late.”

“He sent a polite thank-you note to the hosts the morning after the dinner party, expressing his appreciation for their hospitality.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music

n. a single sound in music, or the symbol that represents it.

n. a specific musical tone of a particular pitch and duration, or the graphic symbol representing it in notation.

“The singer struggled to hit the high note at the end of the song.”

“The pianist played the opening notes with such delicacy that the entire audience fell into a hushed silence.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Finance British English

n. a piece of paper money.

n. a piece of paper money issued by a central bank; a banknote.

“He pulled a ten-pound note out of his wallet to pay for the coffee.”

“The shopkeeper refused to accept the damaged fifty-euro note, citing concerns about its validity at the local bank.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a particular feeling or quality in someone's voice or in a situation.

n. a particular quality, emotion, or tone expressed in an utterance or situation.

“There was a note of sadness in her voice when she spoke about her old home.”

“The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties agreeing to continue negotiations in the following month.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the quality of being important or well-known.

n. the state of being important, distinguished, or worthy of notice.

“Many people of note attended the opening of the new gallery.”

“The architect was a man of some note in the city, having designed several of its most iconic modern landmarks.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to notice something or pay careful attention to it.

v. to observe or notice something with particular care or attention.

“Please note that the office will be closed this coming Monday.”

“The inspector noted several minor safety violations that required immediate attention before the factory could be recertified.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to write something down so that you can remember it later.

v. to record something in writing for future reference or documentation.

Español:anotar

“The secretary noted down the main points of the discussion.”

“The journalist carefully noted the witness's exact words, ensuring the quote would be accurate in the final article.”