P paris 06 Member Joined Jul 11, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Korean Home Country South Korea Current Location South Korea Feb 27, 2011 #1 What does "note" mean in the following phrases? - On a personal note - On a good note - On a happy note Thank you.
What does "note" mean in the following phrases? - On a personal note - On a good note - On a happy note Thank you.
C Coolfootluke Member Joined Feb 10, 2011 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Feb 27, 2011 #2 I am not a teacher. Like a musical note.
T TheParser VIP Member Joined Dec 8, 2009 Member Type Other Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Feb 27, 2011 #3 paris 06 said: What does "note" mean in the following phrases? - On a personal note - On a good note - On a happy note Thank you. Click to expand... ***** NOT A TEACHER ***** Paris, (1) The New Oxford American Dictionary (2001) says that one definition of "note" is: a particular quality or tone that reflects or expresses a mood or attitude. Its example: The decade could have ended on an optimistic note. (2) The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (1969) gives this definition: A tone, sign, or suggestion that reveals a quality. Its example: A note of gaiety [cheerfulness].
paris 06 said: What does "note" mean in the following phrases? - On a personal note - On a good note - On a happy note Thank you. Click to expand... ***** NOT A TEACHER ***** Paris, (1) The New Oxford American Dictionary (2001) says that one definition of "note" is: a particular quality or tone that reflects or expresses a mood or attitude. Its example: The decade could have ended on an optimistic note. (2) The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (1969) gives this definition: A tone, sign, or suggestion that reveals a quality. Its example: A note of gaiety [cheerfulness].
