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notice · verb I or T /ˈnoʊt̬.ɪs/Full view
Nouns: notice
Adjectives: noticeable, unnoticed
Verbs: notice
Adverbs: noticeably
notice
B1 to see something and be aware of it
Dictionary examples:

I noticed a crack in the ceiling.

Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice.

He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him.

Did you notice how she did that?

Learner example:

Suddenly I noticed that I had lost the chain which Luke had bought me for my birthday. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)

notice · noun /ˈnoʊt̬.ɪs/
Nouns: notice
Adjectives: noticeable, unnoticed
Verbs: notice
Adverbs: noticeably
notice (SIGN)
A2 C a sign giving information about something
Dictionary examples:

There was a large notice on the wall saying "No Parking."

I saw a notice in the paper announcing their marriage.

Learner example:

Nick - I've seen the notice about [the] concert. (Key English Test; A2; Slovene)

notice (WARNING)
B1 U a warning that something will happen
Dictionary examples:

The next time you visit, can you give me more notice?

The building is closed until further notice.

The emergency services are ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.

I'm sorry for the short notice.

Learner example:

I apologize for the short notice. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

notice (ATTENTION)
B1 U attention
Dictionary example:

I didn't take any notice of his advice.

Learner example:

I didn't take notice of it and deleted it again. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Chinese)

on short notice
C1 only a short time before something happens
Dictionary example:

I had to give a speech on very short notice.

Learner example:

If required, I could additionally find time on week nights, however due to my professional duties I may have to cancel on short notice. (International English Language Testing System; C2; German)

notice (STATEMENT)
C2 an official statement saying you are leaving your job or telling you your job has ended
Dictionary examples:

I'm giving my notice on Friday.

I got a 30-day notice yesterday at work.

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