note down
A2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To write something so you don't forget it.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To write something down quickly in order to remember it or keep a record.
"She noted down the doctor's instructions so she wouldn't forget the dosage."
Grammar: separable
2 A2 neutral
To record observations or key points during a meeting, lecture, or conversation.
"The journalist noted down everything the minister said during the press conference."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. Interchangeable with 'write down' in most situations. Often used with 'quickly' or 'carefully'.
Commonly used with
address number idea details name instructions
Forms
Base
note down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
notes down
he/she/it
Past simple
noted down
yesterday
Past participle
noted down
have + pp
-ing form
noting down
continuous
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