notes
plural of “note” — a brief written record
An inflected form of note · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,733 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,490 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a brief written record he made a note of the appointment
- a short personal letter also: short letter, line, billet drop me a line when you get there
- a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound also: musical note, tone 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 notethere was a note of gaiety in her manner
- a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) also: bill, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes
notes in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Editorial notes: Daniel Defoe's tale of Robinson Crusoe was first published in 1719.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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You might write notes or do accounts and shopping for some lazy woman.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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There were notes relating to house-property, railroad shares, and a dozen other profitable things.
The Intrusion of Jimmy · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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He found in it in gold, notes, and small change, seven hundred and eighteen francs.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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No, it was certainly in that very room, coming in quicker time, and clearer notes, every moment.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1