NOTE


Meaning of NOTE in English

■ noun

1》 a brief written record of facts, topics, or thoughts, used as an aid to memory.

↘an annotation.

2》 a short informal written message.

↘a short official document of certification.

↘an official letter sent from the representative of one government to another.

3》 Brit. a bank~.

↘a written promise or notice of payment of various kinds.

4》 a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.

↘a written sign representing the pitch and duration of such a sound.

↘a key of a piano or similar instrument.

5》 a bird's song or call, or a single tone in this.

6》 a particular quality or tone expressing a mood or attitude: there was a ~ of scorn in her voice.

7》 any of the basic components of a fragrance or flavour.

■ verb

1》 pay attention to.

2》 record in writing.

Phrases

hit (or strike ) the right (or wrong) ~ say or do something in the right (or wrong) way.

of ~ important.

strike (or sound ) a ~ of express (a particular feeling or view).

take ~ pay attention.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~ (n.), ~r (v.), from L. nota 'a mark', notare 'to mark'.

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