Note Definition

note
noun
  1. a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment"
  2. a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
  3. a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; "the singer held the note too long"
  4. a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling; "there was a note of uncertainty in his voice"
  5. a characteristic emotional quality; "it ended on a sour note"; "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); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"
  7. a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"
  8. high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"
  9. a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time; "I had to co-sign his note at the bank"
verb
  1. make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
  2. notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"
  3. observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction"
  4. make a written note of; "she noted everything the teacher said that morning"

"Note" in song lyrics

See how note is used in real songs:

  • "Ridin clean wax sittin for the c note"
    Ace Hood f/ DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, T-Pain — Cash Flow
  • "now i'm gonna take my last verse on a good note"
    Aceyalone — Keep it True
  • "i'm up on a good foot you're out on a bad note"
    Aceyalone w/ Abstract Rude, Mikah 9 — Knownots

Usage tips for "note"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "note" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for note to find words that pair well.

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