Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Definitions of notice

noun attention or awareness

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a notice on the bulletin board about the upcoming school dance.

A2 She didn't notice the sign warning about the wet floor and slipped.

B1 The notice on the door said the store would be closed for renovations.

B2 After reading the notice, he realized he had missed an important deadline.

C1 The notice from the city council informed residents of the upcoming road closures.

C2 She took notice of the subtle changes in his behavior and knew something was wrong.

verb to become aware of something by observation or experience

Example Sentences

A1 I notice a bird in the tree.

A2 She notices the changes in the weather.

B1 The teacher notices when students are not paying attention.

B2 I noticed a mistake in the report.

C1 The detective noticed a clue that led to the suspect's arrest.

C2 The scientist noticed a pattern in the data that no one else had seen before.

Examples of notice in a Sentence

formal Please take notice of the new company policy regarding attendance.

informal Hey, did you notice the new sign outside the building?

slang I didn't even notice that she changed her hair color.

figurative It's important to notice the small details in life that often go unnoticed.

Grammatical Forms of notice

past tense

noticed

plural

notices

comparative

more noticeable

superlative

most noticeable

present tense

notice

future tense

will notice

perfect tense

have noticed

continuous tense

is noticing

singular

notice

positive degree

noticeable

infinitive

to notice

gerund

noticing

participle

noticed

Origin and Evolution of notice

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'notice' originated from the Old French word 'noticer' which means 'to take note of'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'notice' has evolved to not only mean 'to take note of' but also to refer to an official communication or warning.