take notes — to write down important information while listening or studying
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to write down important information while listening or studying
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk noʊts/
Example Sentences
- My professor talks so fast that I need three hands to take notes properly.
- She takes notes on everything, even during Netflix shows.
- Take notes during the training session for future reference.
take notes
VERB[/teɪk noʊts/]
to write down important information while listening or studying
💡 Concept
Students take notes furiously as the professor scribbles equations across the chalkboard.
🎵 Rhyme
Take notes on quotes from passing boats!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/teɪk noʊts/
🇬🇧 UK/teɪk nəʊts/
🌳Etymology
Roottake + note
Suffix--s
🎵Rhyme
boatsvotesquotescoats
boats
votes
quotes
coats
🔗Collocations
take detailed notes
take notes on
take lecture notes
take quick notes
take meeting notes
take handwritten notes
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My professor talks so fast that I need three hands to take notes properly.”
😄 Fun example
“She takes notes on everything, even during Netflix shows.”
“Take notes during the training session for future reference.”
😄 Fun example
“I forgot to take notes and now I'm studying from my friend's doodles.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
jot downrecordwrite downdocumentnote down
Antonyms
ignoreforgetoverlook
Related
notebookmemominutestranscriptstudy
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