notice

word

/ˈnoʊtəs/
NOH-tus
/nˈəʊtɪs/
NOH-tis

Definition

As a verb, it means to see, hear, or become aware of something. As a noun, it means a written or spoken announcement that gives information or a warning.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in both verb and noun use. Common patterns: 'notice something', 'notice that...', 'put up a notice', 'hand in your notice'. 'Notice' is usually less sudden than 'spot' and more conscious than 'realize'.

Spanish: notar - darse cuenta de - avisoPortuguese (BR): notar - perceber - avisoPortuguese (PT): reparar - notar - avisoChinese (Simplified): 注意到 - 察觉 - 通知Chinese (Traditional): 注意到 - 察覺 - 通知Hindi: ध्यान देना - गौर करना - सूचनाArabic: يلاحظ - ينتبه إلى - إشعارBengali: খেয়াল করা - নোটিস (ঘোষণা/বিজ্ঞপ্তি)Russian: замечать - уведомление - объявлениеJapanese: 気づく - 通知 - お知らせVietnamese: nhận ra - thông báoKorean: 알아차리다 - 공지Turkish: fark etmek - bildiri - duyuruUrdu: نوٹس کرنا - اطلاعIndonesian: memperhatikan - pemberitahuan

Example Sentences

Did you notice the new sign on the door?

basic

I didn't notice that your hair was shorter.

basic

She handed in her notice and started looking for a new job.

natural

There was a notice on the wall about the meeting.

basic

I only noticed later that he never answered my question.

natural

Thanks for noticing — most people wouldn't have picked up on that.

natural