Word of the Day: Note
A note can be a few different things….
It can be something that you measure in music:
- This beat has two notes.
- This song has a lot of sixteenth notes.
It can be something that you write:
- She took notes during the meeting.
- Do you take notes while studying on this website?
It can be something that you observe:
- She’s taking note of the storm above her head.
- Note the increase of precipitation in this area.
It can be a form or written communication that is sent or received.
- He received a note from his boss.
- The students were caught sending notes to each other during class.
A note is also something that you receive as a payment or spend when shopping:
- “This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private.” (The above statement is found on American currency.)
The word “note” is part of the compound word “notebook.”
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with N page to see the list of all words starting with letter N. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
