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Notice Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：perceive (notice)
notice
/ˈnoʊtɪs/
v.
To become aware of something or someone by using your eyes, ears, or other senses.
perceive
➕
/pərˈsiːv/
v.
To become aware of something or someone through your senses; to pay attention and recognize something happening or existing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin "notitia" (knowledge), from "notus" (known), participle of "noscere" (to get to know).
💡 Mnemonic
Think "note" + "ice": when you see a note on ice, you must notice it to avoid slipping.
📖 Example
I didn't notice you were sitting right behind me in the library until you tapped my shoulder.
I didn't notice you were sitting right behind me in the library until you tapped my shoulder.
🔗 Collocations
notice a change – to become aware of a difference or alteration
notice someone's presence – to become aware that someone is nearby
notice a mistake – to detect an error
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
noticeable (adj.) – able to be noticed; visible or apparent
noticed (v. (past tense)) – past tense of notice
unnoticed (adj.) – not noticed; ignored
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin "notitia" (knowledge), via Old French, "notice" shifted from "knowledge" to "formal announcement" in legal and business contexts. Today it is key in workplace resignations and public notices.
Meaning 2：notification (notice)
notice
/ˈnoʊtɪs/
v.
A formal written statement from an organization that tells people about something, like a rule, event, or warning.
notification
➕
/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
v.
A formal written or printed statement that informs people about important matters such as rules, events, or legal requirements.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The school sent out a notice to all parents about the upcoming parent-teacher meeting.
The school sent out a notice to all parents about the upcoming parent-teacher meeting.
🔗 Collocations
give notice – to formally inform an employer that you will leave your job
receive notice – to be officially informed about something
written notice – a notice that is provided in writing, often required by law
🔄 Synonyms
notification (n.) – a formal notice informing someone about something
announcement (n.) – a public or official statement about something
bulletin (n.) – a short official notice about a matter of public interest
🌱 Derivatives
notify (v.) – to inform someone formally about something
notification (n.) – the act of notifying or the notice itself
notifiable (adj.) – required by law to be reported to authorities
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