notes
Translation
notes, minutes, jottings
Examples
I took notes during the lecture.
I took notes during the lecture.
Can I borrow your notes from class?
Can I borrow your notes from class?
He compared notes with his colleague.
He compared notes with his colleague.
Grammar Patterns
to take notes ((on/about sth.)) to write down information about sth. I took notes on the presentation.
to compare notes ((with sb.)) to share information with sb. Let's compare notes after the meeting.
Similar Words
minutes, records, summary, jottings
Etymology
The plural form of 'note'. It refers to multiple pieces of recorded information.
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'to take notes'. It's an effective way to learn its usage in the plural form.