Synonyms: note
Definition: a characteristic emotional quality
Usage: it ended on a sour note; there was a note of gaiety in her manner; he detected a note of sarcasm
Similar words: atmosphere, aura, air
Definition: a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
Usage: an air of mystery; the house had a neglected air; an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters; the place had an aura of romance
Synonyms: note
Definition: a brief written record
Usage: he made a note of the appointment
Similar words: written account, written record
Definition: a written document preserving knowledge of facts or events
Synonyms: billet, short letter, note, line
Definition: a short personal letter
Usage: drop me a line when you get there
Similar words: personal letter
Definition: a letter dealing with personal affairs
Synonyms: annotation, notation, note
Definition: a comment or instruction (usually added)
Usage: his notes were appended at the end of the article; he added a short notation to the address on the envelope
Similar words: comment, commentary
Definition: a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
Usage: he wrote an extended comment on the proposal
Synonyms: musical note, note, tone
Definition: a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
Usage: the singer held the note too long
Similar words: musical notation
Definition: (music) notation used by musicians
Synonyms: note
Definition: a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling
Usage: there was a note of uncertainty in his voice
Similar words: tone, tone of voice
Definition: the quality of a person's voice
Usage: he began in a conversational tone; he spoke in a nervous tone of voice
Synonyms: Federal Reserve note, government note, greenback, note, bill, bank bill, bank note, banker's bill, banknote
Definition: a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
Usage: he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes
Similar words: folding money, paper currency, paper money
Definition: currency issued by a government or central bank and consisting of printed paper that can circulate as a substitute for specie
Synonyms: note, note of hand, promissory note
Definition: a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
Usage: I had to co-sign his note at the bank
Similar words: obligation, debt instrument, certificate of indebtedness
Definition: a written promise to repay a debt
Synonyms: preeminence, note, distinction, eminence
Definition: high status importance owing to marked superiority
Usage: a scholar of great eminence
Similar words: high status
Definition: a position of superior status
Synonyms: remark, note, observe, mention
Definition: make mention of
Usage: She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
Similar words: tell, say, state
Definition: express in words
Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name
Definition: make a written note of
Usage: she noted everything the teacher said that morning
Similar words: put down, get down, set down, write down
Definition: put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.