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note
/noʊt/
a brief written or printed piece of information
She left a note on the fridge reminding everyone to buy milk.
A short written message was left to remind people about a task.
general
a brief written or printed piece of information, typically one that is easily read or remembered
He scribbled a quick note before leaving the meeting.
He wrote a short message hastily before exiting the meeting.
The doctor gave me a note with instructions for my medication.
The doctor provided a written set of guidelines for my medicine.
Can also refer to a short musical composition or a tone in music.
music
a musical tone or sequence of tones
The violinist played a high note at the end of the piece.
The violinist performed a high-pitched musical tone to conclude the performance.
In music, a note can refer to a pitch or a symbol representing a pitch.
informal
a short written message or reminder
I left a note for my roommate about the rent due date.
I wrote a reminder for my roommate about the upcoming rent payment.
Commonly used in everyday communication.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Note' is often used in everyday language to refer to a short written message or reminder.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'note' can refer to a formal written statement or document, such as a diplomatic note or a medical note.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'note', from Old French 'note', from Latin 'nota' meaning 'mark, sign, character'.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'note' can refer to a formal written statement or document, such as a diplomatic note or a medical note.
Word Breakdown
not
from Latin 'nota' meaning 'mark'
root-e
a suffix indicating a thing or action
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