Jot Meaning in English
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Definition
To write something down quickly and briefly, usually just a short note or a few words.
Usage & Nuances
"Jot" is informal and usually used with "down" ("jot down"). Commonly refers to quick notes. Not used for writing long texts. Don't confuse with "note" (which is more general and can be longer).
Spanish: anotar - apuntar (rápido)Portuguese (BR): anotar - escrever rapidamentePortuguese (PT): anotar - escrever rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 匆匆记下 - 草草记下Chinese (Traditional): 匆匆記下 - 草草記下Hindi: झटपट लिखनाArabic: دَوَّن بسرعةBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি লিখে নেওয়া - দ্রুত লিখে রাখাRussian: набросать - быстро записатьJapanese: メモする - 書き留めるVietnamese: ghi nhanhKorean: 급히 적다 - 메모하다Turkish: not almak - hızlıca yazmakUrdu: جلدی سے لکھنا - مختصر لکھناIndonesian: mencatat cepat - menulis singkat
Example Sentences
Let me jot down your phone number.
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She always jots notes during class.
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I jotted a reminder on a sticky note.
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Could you jot this address down for me?
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Hang on, let me jot that down before I forget.
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He quickly jotted a few ideas on his hand.
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