English Profile

note · noun

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note (LETTER)

A1 C a short letter

Dictionary examples:

He left a note to say he would be home late.

Did you get my note?

There's a note pinned to the door saying when the store will open again.

Learner example:

Hi Rie Thank you for your note to me! (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

notes

A2 information that is written down to help you study, or to help you remember something you are going to write about

Dictionary examples:

The journalist took notes throughout the interview.

I studied European literature, and I still have all my notes.

Learner example:

You have to bring with you a pencil, some chalk and a big notebook to take some notes and to draw in. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

note (EXPLANATION)

B2 C a short explanation or an extra piece of information that is given at the bottom of a page or at the back of a book

Dictionary example:

See note 3, page 37.

make a note of sth

C1 to write down information about something

Dictionary example:

Let me make a note of your phone number.

Learner example:

After talking to other members, I have made a note of the main problems they considered the most urgent to be solved. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Portuguese)

compare notes

C1 If two people compare notes, they tell each other what they think about something that they have both done.

Dictionary example:

We compared notes about our experiences in China.

Learner example:

In conclusion, regular meetings between parents and school teachers [...] help both parties to compare notes, acting in the best interest[s] of the children. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Yapese)

note (MUSIC)

C2 C a single musical sound or the symbol that represents it

Dictionary example:

Her soprano voice intoned the low, first notes of the song.

Learner example:

It was as if an external force was stopping him from playing the notes. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

note (NOTICE)

C1 to notice or pay careful attention to something

Dictionary examples:

Please note that we will be closed on Saturday.

Make sure you take note of what she says.

Learner example:

I thank you for taking note of my view. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; French)

note (FEELING)

C1 no plural a particular feeling or mood

Dictionary examples:

a sad/serious/positive note

His speech had just the right note of sympathy.

Learner example:

On a more practical note: I found the information pack I received beforehand insufficient. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Dutch)

sb/sth of note

C2 someone or something famous or important

Dictionary examples:

There was nothing of note in the report.

Am ancient fortress is the only monument of note in the town.

note · verb T

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note

B1 to notice something

Dictionary examples:

They noted the consumers' growing demand for quicker service.

Please note (that) we will be closed on Saturday.

Note how easy it is to release the catch quickly.

Learner example:

Please note that I am available for an interview. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

note down sth or note sth down

B2 to write something so that you do not forget it

Dictionary example:

I noted down their web address.

Learner example:

There were [a] couple of things I noted down during the show. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)