Definition of the word notice

Pronunciation of vocabulary notice

noticenoun
thông báo, yết thị, chú ý, để ý, nhận biết
/ˈnəʊtɪs/

Origin of the word notice

The word "notice" has a fascinating history. It originated from the Old French word "noticier," which meant "to notify" or "to acquaint." This was derived from the Latin words "notitia," meaning "knowledge" or "information," and "notare," meaning "to note" or "to mark." In the 14th century, the word "notice" entered the English language as a verb, meaning "to perceive or become aware of something." Over time, the meaning expanded to include the sense of "taking heed of" or "paying attention to." Today, the word can be used as both a verb and a noun, often in the phrase "take notice," which means to pay attention to something or someone. Interestingly, the word "notice" is also related to the concept of "noticeable," which means "worthy of attention" or "evident." This highlights the idea that something that is noticeable is indeed worth paying attention to!

Vocabulary summary notice

type noun

meaning announcement, notice, notice

example I ẹn't noticing: I didn't pay attention

example to notice someone in the crowd

example notice is hereby given that

meaning forewarning; forewarning; deadline

example to be noticed to wuit: to be given advance notice to move out

example at the shortest notice: in the shortest possible time; immediately

example at a moment's notice

meaning short paragraph, short article (in a newspaper; to announce, to review a book, a play)

type transitive verb

meaning pay attention, notice, perceive

example I ẹn't noticing: I didn't pay attention

example to notice someone in the crowd

example notice is hereby given that

meaning notice (eviction, dismissal...)

example to be noticed to wuit: to be given advance notice to move out

example at the shortest notice: in the shortest possible time; immediately

example at a moment's notice

meaning comment on (someone, something)

Example of vocabulary noticesee/hear

to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something

nhìn thấy hoặc nghe thấy ai đó/cái gì đó; nhận thức được ai/cái gì đó

People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice.
Mọi người đang trêu chọc anh nhưng anh dường như không để ý.
The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell.
Điều đầu tiên tôi nhận thấy về căn phòng là mùi.
I began to notice something strange.
Tôi bắt đầu nhận thấy điều gì đó kỳ lạ.
You can't fail to notice the poverty of the region.
Bạn không thể không nhận thấy sự nghèo đói của khu vực.
to barely/hardly/scarcely notice something
hầu như không/khó/hiếm khi nhận thấy điều gì đó
Most people never notice these details.
Hầu hết mọi người không bao giờ chú ý đến những chi tiết này.
I couldn’t help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig.
Tôi không thể không nhận thấy (rằng) cô ấy đang đội tóc giả.
He won't even notice I'm gone.
Anh ấy thậm chí sẽ không nhận ra tôi đã đi.
Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch?
Bạn có để ý thấy Rachel liên tục nhìn đồng hồ không?
I noticed them come in.
Tôi nhận thấy họ đi vào.
I didn't notice him leaving.
Tôi không nhận thấy anh ấy đã rời đi.

Extra examples:

He didn't seem to notice her.
Anh dường như không chú ý đến cô.
He noticed at once that something was wrong.
Anh nhận thấy ngay rằng có điều gì đó không ổn.
I must go! I've only just noticed how late it is.
Tôi phải đi! Tôi chỉ vừa mới nhận ra là đã muộn thế nào rồi.
Nobody really noticed the changes.
Không ai thực sự nhận thấy những thay đổi.
The first thing I noticed about him was his eyes.
Điều đầu tiên tôi chú ý ở anh ấy là đôi mắt.