noun · verb · 23 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈnəʊ.tɪs/
General-American:/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/
General-American:[ˈnoʊ.ɾɪs]
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Australian:/ˈnəʉ.tɪs/
Australian:[ˈnəʉ.ɾɪs]
Australian:[ˈnɐʉ.tɪs]
Australian:[ˈnɐʉ.ɾɪs]
South-Asia:/ˈno.ʈɪs/
rhymes with -əʊtɪs
CMU ARPABET:N OW1 T AH0 S
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
CMU ARPABET 2:N OW1 T IH0 S
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The act of observing; perception.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A written or printed announcement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Examples
A series of notices signpost patients to the X-ray department.
A notice was attached to the building reminding the residents about the five hour water shortage that was happening today.
I always read the death notices in the paper.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A formal notification or warning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Examples
The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
I gave her her mandatory two weeks' notice and sacked her.
I can't work here any longer. I'm giving notice.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
A published critical review of a play or the like.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
Prior notification.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
I don't mind if you want to change the venue; just give me some notice first, OK?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
7
noun
Meaning 7
Attention; respectful treatment; civility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
8
verb
Meaning 8
To remark upon; to mention.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Antonyms: none provided
9
verb
Meaning 9
To become aware of; to observe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
Did you notice the flowers in her yard?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
10
verb
Meaning 10
To lavish attention upon; to treat (someone) favourably.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Antonyms: none provided
11
verb
Meaning 11
To be noticeable; to show.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
12
verb
Meaning 12
To perceive Jewish influence or responsibility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract