Sekirov Dictionary

notice

UK /ˈnəʊ.tɪs/US /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

verb 5
noun 7
forms 5
phrases 5

verb5

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to see, hear or feel something and know that it is there
- Did you notice the flowers in her yard?
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To be noticeable; to show.
- The blackness didn't notice so much when she was born; but it's unmistakeable now. — 1954
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(Internet, offensive) To perceive Jewish influence or responsibility.
- Noticing is antiseptic.
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(no longer used) To remark upon; to mention.
- Numberless are the arguments […] that men have used morally and physically, to degrade the sex. I must notice a few. — 1791
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(no longer used) To lavish attention upon; to treat (someone) favourably.
- She would notice her; she would improve her; she would detach her from her bad acquaintance, and introduce her into good society; she would form her opinions and her manners. — 1815

noun7

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A formal notification or warning.
- The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice.
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Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.
- I gave her her mandatory two weeks' notice and sacked her.
- I can't work here any longer. I'm giving notice.
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Prior notification.
- I don't mind if you want to change the venue; just give me some notice first, OK?
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A written or printed announcement.
- A series of notices signpost patients to the X-ray department.
- A notice was attached to the building reminding the residents about the five hour water shortage that was happening today.
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The act of observing; perception.
- He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened.
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A published critical review of a play or the like.
- The first-night audience, yes. The first-night reviewers, not exactly. The notices have so far been mixed, only The Financial Times having delivered itself of an unequivocal rave. — 1989
(old-fashioned) Attention; respectful treatment; civility.

forms

noticed · noticing · notices · noticeth · noticest

Phrases with notice

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