note
UK: nəʊt | US: noʊt
n. a brief written record of information
n. a short informal letter or message
n. a musical sound or tone
vt. to observe or notice something carefully
vt. to write down for future reference
note = not<mark> + e<variant suffix>
- not (from Latin nota meaning "mark, sign, or letter")
- e (a common suffix in English with no standalone meaning, often used to complete spelling)
Etymology Origin:
The word "note" traces back to the Latin nota, meaning a mark or sign, which evolved into Old French note as a written symbol or record. In Middle English, it retained the sense of a written mark or memorandum, later expanding to include musical tones (marked in notation) and informal messages. The verb form emerged from the act of "marking down" observations.
She took a quick note during the lecture.
He left a heartfelt note on her desk.
The piano played a high-pitched note.
Please note the changes in the schedule.
The scientist noted the unusual behavior in her journal.