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notice

[ˈnəʊtɪs]

notice Definition

  • 1the act of paying attention to something or someone
  • 2a written or printed announcement
  • 3a formal declaration of one's intention to end an agreement, typically one concerning employment

Using notice: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "notice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset.

  • Example

    The company issued a notice about the upcoming meeting.

  • Example

    He gave his employer two weeks' notice before quitting his job.

notice Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using notice

  • with little warning or time to prepare

    Example

    The boss asked me to attend the meeting at short notice, so I had to cancel my plans.

  • to formally inform someone of one's intention to end an agreement or contract

    Example

    I decided to give notice to my landlord that I would be moving out at the end of the month.

  • being warned or informed that something may happen

    Example

    The employees were put on notice that there may be layoffs in the near future.

Phrases with notice

  • to give attention to something or someone

    Example

    It's important to take notice of your surroundings when walking alone at night.

  • with little warning or time to prepare

    Example

    The party was planned on short notice, so not many people were able to attend.

  • to formally inform someone of the termination of an agreement or contract

    Example

    The landlord served notice to the tenants that they needed to vacate the premises within 30 days.

Origins of notice

from Old French 'noticer', meaning 'to observe'

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Summary: notice in Brief

The term 'notice' [ˈnəʊtɪs] refers to the act of paying attention to something or someone, as well as a written or printed announcement. It can also denote a formal declaration of one's intention to end an agreement, such as employment. Phrases like 'take notice of' and 'short notice' are common, as are idioms like 'give notice' and 'on notice.'

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