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note

Pronunciation: [/noʊt/]

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note: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use note in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a symbol used in music to represent a specific pitch or duration. It tells musicians how high or low to sing or play and how long to hold a sound.

Example

The note on the sheet music indicated that the singer should hold the high pitch for four beats.

Example

The musician played the wrong note, causing a dissonance in the music.

Example

Can you identify the note on the staff that corresponds to the high pitch?

Context: “message”

(noun) a short piece of writing meant to convey information or feelings. It can be a reminder, a comment, or a communication between people.

Example

She left a note on the kitchen table to remind her family to take out the trash.

Example

I didn't receive a note from my friend about the change in plans.

Example

Did you leave a note for your teacher explaining why you were absent?

Context: “finance”

(noun) a written promise to pay a specific amount of money. It can be used as a form of currency or as a form of borrowing money.

Example

He signed a promissory note to guarantee that he would repay the loan.

Example

The store refused to accept the old note as payment because it was no longer valid.

Example

Do you have enough money to pay back the note on time?

Context: “pay attention”

(verb) to give special attention to something or to keep it in mind. It's like when your teacher tells you to remember a specific detail for a test.

Example

Please note that the deadline for submissions is next Friday.

Example

He failed to note the warning signs, leading to a misunderstanding.

Example

Did you note down the teacher's instructions for the assignment?

How to pronounce note

Pronunciation: [/noʊt/]

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