What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
noting
Example
I noted that the sky was turning dark and decided to bring an umbrella. [noted: past tense]
Example
The teacher asked us to note down the important points from the lecture. [note: verb]
Example
It's worth noting that the company has a strict policy on punctuality. [noting: gerund or present participle]
perceiving
Example
I perceived a strange smell coming from the kitchen and investigated. [perceived: past tense]
Example
She has a talent for perceiving people's emotions even when they try to hide them. [perceiving: gerund or present participle]
Example
The artist's work challenges our perceptions of reality and beauty. [perceptions: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Noting is more commonly used than perceiving in everyday language, especially in formal or professional contexts. Perceiving is more commonly used in academic or artistic contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between noting and perceiving?
Noting is generally considered more formal than perceiving, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
