Notice Definition

notice
noun
  1. an announcement containing information about an event; "you didn't give me enough notice"; "an obituary notice"; "a notice of sale
  2. the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
  3. a request for payment; "the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting"
  4. advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract; "we received a notice to vacate the premises"; "he gave notice two months before he moved"
  5. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"
  6. polite or favorable attention; "his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice"
  7. a short critical review; "the play received good notices"
verb
  1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint"
  2. notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"
  3. make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague"
  4. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"

"Notice" in song lyrics

See how notice is used in real songs:

  • "Ya'll can't see me, how would you ever notice?"
    60 Second Assassin — Fizza Funky
  • "King Syze, to all a y'all in case y'all didn't notice"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War
  • "Swoop by quick so no one would notice"
    Aceyalone — Junkman

Usage tips for "notice"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "notice" 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 notice to find words that pair well.

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