WordLens

note

1 of 2verb
/noʊt/
Forms:notes,noting,noted,noted
1

to observe and pay attention to something

B1transitive
  • As she walked through the garden, she noted the vibrant colors of the flowers.
  • As a detective, he trained himself to note even the slightest changes in the crime scene.
  • She always notes the small details in her surroundings, appreciating the beauty in everyday moments.
  • The tour guide advised the group to note the historical significance of each monument they visited.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
2

to record something in writing

transitive
  • She noted the important details in her notebook during the meeting.
  • He noted the time of the event so he wouldn't forget.
  • The teacher asked the students to note the key points from the lesson.
  • He noted the directions on a piece of paper for later use.
  • She quickly noted the phone number on her notepad.
Synonyms:
3

to mention something to make it stand out

transitive
  • He noted the improvements in the project during the presentation.
  • The teacher noted the students' hard work and praised them.
  • The guide noted the historical significance of the building.
  • The manager noted the issues in the report before moving forward.
  • The article noted several key trends in the industry.