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Note

noun

1.

A brief written record.

2.

A short personal letter. Synonyms: billet, line, short letter.

3.

A notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound. Synonyms: musical note, tone.

4.

A tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling.

5.

A characteristic emotional quality. "There was a note of gaiety in her manner" , "He detected a note of sarcasm"

6.

A piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank). Synonyms: bank bill, bank note, banker's bill, banknote, bill, Federal Reserve note, government note, greenback.

7.

A comment or instruction (usually added). Synonyms: annotation, notation. "He added a short notation to the address on the envelope"

8.

High status importance owing to marked superiority. Synonyms: distinction, eminence, preeminence.

9.

A promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time. Synonyms: note of hand, promissory note.

verb

(past & past part. noted; pres. part. noting)

1.

Make mention of. Synonyms: mention, observe, remark. "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"

2.

Notice or perceive. Synonyms: mark, notice. "Mark my words" Antonym: ignore.

3.

Observe with care or pay close attention to. Synonyms: observe, take note.

4.

Make a written note of. Synonym: take down.

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