note down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Write something down so you remember it
Why “down”? Words go down onto the page. Written words are kept.
“Note down the address.”
“Note down the train time.”
“I noted down the meeting time.”
Don't confuse with
Note down means write something down so you remember it. Note up means write detailed notes on a text, often in the margins.
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note up
A contrast learners often mix up
Write detailed notes on a text, often in the margins
get down
Same down pattern: writing
Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Manage to swallow food; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food or drink, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task
jot down
Same down pattern: writing
Quickly scribble a short note
lay down
Same down pattern: writing
Put something carefully onto a flat surface; State a rule or principle clearly; Sacrifice or give up something, especially one's life
put down
Same down pattern: writing
Place on a surface; Insult or belittle someone; Euthanize an animal; Place something on a surface; Commit to writing
set down
Same down pattern: writing
Formally record in writing
take down
Same down pattern: writing
Remove something from a higher position; Write notes quickly; Defeat or bring down; Defeat or remove from operation
write down
Same down pattern: writing
Record information on paper so it can be remembered
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