Note Definition
note
noun
- a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment"
- a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
- a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; "the singer held the note too long"
- a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling; "there was a note of uncertainty in his voice"
- 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"
- a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"
- 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"
- high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"
- 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
- make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
- notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"
- observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction"
- 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
Words that rhyme with note
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.