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notice
[noh-tis]
noun
an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning.
a day's notice.
a note, placard, or the like conveying information or a warning.
to post a notice about the fire laws.
information or warning of something, especially for wide attention.
to give notice of one's departure.
a notification of the termination, at a specified time, of an agreement, as for renting or employment, given by one of the parties to the agreement.
The sales manager suddenly gave notice and headed for Acapulco.
observation, perception, attention, or heed.
a book worthy of notice.
Synonyms: cognizance, noteinterested or favorable attention.
to take notice of an unusual feature in the design of a building.
critical attention, appraisal, or evaluation.
Only a few of the entries were singled out for notice.
a brief written review or critique, as of a newly published book; review.
The notices of the play were mostly favorable.
verb (used with object)
to pay attention to or take notice of.
Did you notice her hat?
to perceive; become aware of.
Did you notice the anger in his voice?
to acknowledge acquaintance with.
She noticed him merely with a nod.
to mention or refer to; point out.
a circumstance that was noticed in an earlier chapter.
to give notice to; serve with a notice.
to notice a person that his taxes are overdue.
notice
/ ˈnəʊtɪs /
noun
the act of perceiving; observation; attention
to escape notice
to pay attention; attend
to ignore or disregard
information about a future event; warning; announcement
a displayed placard or announcement giving information
advance notification of intention to end an arrangement, contract, etc, as of renting or employment (esp in the phrase give notice )
with notification only a little in advance
with notification only two hours in advance
dismissal from employment
favourable, interested, or polite attention
she was beneath his notice
a theatrical or literary review
the play received very good notices
verb
to become conscious or aware of; perceive; note
to point out or remark upon
to pay polite or interested attention to
to recognize or acknowledge (an acquaintance)
Other Word Forms
- noticer noun
- renotice verb (used with object)
- unnoticed adjective
- unnoticing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of notice1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Brazil is where the world first took notice of the young prospect at the 2014 World Cup, scoring twice as the Netherlands finished third.
“When I watched ‘Saturday Night Live’ this weekend, I did notice something was missing: Ego Nwodim left the show,” Shepherd said on a recent episode of her daytime show.
He allegedly told the witness he had “been down the hill at a house party” when he noticed the flames.
Put alongside proposed savings of £47bn, the Conservatives think this amounts to claiming back the mantle of economic responsibility in a way that ordinary households can notice.
The Care Inspectorate has issued the home with an improvement notice following an inspection last month.
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