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notice
/ˈnoʊtɪs/
a formal or official announcement
The company posted a notice about the upcoming meeting.
A formal announcement was made about the meeting.
formal
a formal or official announcement, often displayed publicly
A notice was pinned to the bulletin board.
An official announcement was displayed on the board.
Often used in workplaces, schools, or public spaces.
general
to observe or become aware of something
She noticed a change in his behavior.
She observed that his behavior had changed.
Commonly used in everyday language.
Collocations
give noticeto formally announce somethingtake noticeto pay attention to something
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Noun vs. Verb
'Notice' can be both a noun (an announcement) and a verb (to observe). Pay attention to the context.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'notice' as a noun for formal announcements and as a verb for casual observations.
Word Origin
From Old French 'noticer,' meaning 'to observe,' derived from Latin 'notitia,' meaning 'knowledge.'
Usage Notes
As a noun, 'notice' refers to a formal announcement. As a verb, it means to observe or become aware of something.
Word Breakdown
not
not
prefixice
to know
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