notice

/ˈnoʊtɪs/
noun, verbBeginner a formal or official announcement
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.

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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.

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Commonly used in everyday language.

Collocations

give noticeto formally announce somethingtake noticeto pay attention to something

Related Phrases

take noticephrase
to pay attention to something
give noticephrase
to formally announce something

💡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
prefix
+
ice
to know
root
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