notice
gb/nˈoʊtɪs/ us/nˈoʊtɪs/
A2
English
~ 1600
észrevesz, kiírás, hirdetmény, előzetes értesítés, felmondás, tudomást vesz, elismer
VERB
A2
1
észrevesz
A2
Usage pattern:
to notice [something/someone]
I didn’t notice the time until it was too late.
Csak akkor vettem észre, mennyi az idő, amikor már túl késő volt.
She noticed a strange smell coming from the kitchen.
Furcsa szagot vett észre a konyha felől.
Did you notice how quiet it got all of a sudden?
He noticed that she was wearing a new dress.
Nobody noticed the mistake in the report.
Learner examples
I noticed a bird in the tree.
Észrevettem egy madarat a fán.
She noticed my new shoes.
Észrevette az új cipőmet.
We noticed the rain starting.
He noticed a light in the window.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'notice' with 'realize'. 'Notice' is about becoming aware through senses, while 'realize' is about understanding something mentally.
Meaning
To observe or become aware
Collocations
notice a change
|notice someone
|notice an error
|hardly notice
|suddenly notice
Synonyms
observe (More deliberate or careful watching than 'notice'.)
|
perceive (Slightly more formal; emphasizes mental awareness.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to something.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To see, hear, or feel something and know it is there.
To become conscious of something through sight, hearing, or another sense.
NOUN
A2
2
kiírás
B1
hirdetmény
B2
There was a notice on the door saying the shop was closed.
Az ajtón egy kiírás jelezte, hogy az üzlet zárva van.
Please read the notice before entering the building.
Kérjük, olvassa el a kiírást, mielőtt belép az épületbe.
The notice warned visitors not to feed the animals.
Learner examples
I saw a notice on the wall.
Láttam egy kiírást a falon.
The notice says 'No Smoking'.
A kiíráson ez áll: „Tilos a dohányzás.”
We read the notice about the meeting.
Meaning
Written public announcement
Collocations
put up a notice
|read the notice
|public notice
|warning notice
Synonyms
announcement (General term for making something known; not always written.)
|
sign (Broad term for any posted information; may not be official.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A paper or sign that gives information or a warning to people in public.
A piece of paper or sign giving information, instructions, or a warning, usually placed in a public space.
NOUN
B1
3
felmondás
B1
We were given two weeks’ notice before the move.
Két héttel a költözés előtt értesítettek minket.
Sorry for calling at such short notice.
Elnézést, hogy ilyen rövid határidővel telefonálok.
Employees must give one month’s notice before leaving.
Learner examples
I got a week's notice before the trip.
Egy héttel az utazás előtt értesítést kaptam.
She gave notice to leave her job.
Beadta a felmondását a munkahelyén.
They moved with very short notice.
Meaning
Advance warning or announcement
Collocations
give notice
|short notice
|advance notice
|at a moment's notice
Synonyms
warning (Often about danger; 'notice' is more neutral.)
|
notification (Formal term for being informed.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone tells you before something happens so you can get ready.
Information given before an event or change happens, so people can prepare for it.
VERB
B1
4
elismer
B1
Usage pattern:
to notice [someone/something] by [action]
He didn’t even notice me when I walked in.
Még csak tudomást sem vett rólam, amikor beléptem.
She noticed his hard work and praised him.
Elismerte a kemény munkáját, és megdicsérte.
The teacher noticed that I was upset.
Learner examples
He did not notice me in the room.
Nem vett rólam tudomást a szobában.
She noticed my good work.
Elismerte a jó munkámat.
The coach noticed my effort.
Meaning
To show attention or recognition
Collocations
barely notice someone
|fail to notice someone
Synonyms
acknowledge (More formal; often used for verbal recognition.)
Antonyms
overlook (Fail to give recognition or attention to someone.)
Themes
social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To look at or do something that shows you know someone is there or did something.
To acknowledge someone’s presence or achievements by looking at them or reacting to them.
Grammar
Dictionary form
notice
IPA
GB/nˈoʊtɪs/
US/nˈoʊtɪs/
Syllables & stress
no - tice (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (no)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: notice
- Plural: notice, notices
Verb
- Base: notice
- 3rd Person Singular: notices
- Present Participle: noticing
- Past: noticed
Word family
Forms
notices
noun
noticing
verb
noticed
verb
Core family
noticeable
adjective A2
Related words
notify
verb B2
notification
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unnoticed
adjective B2
unnoticeable
adjective
Expressions
at short notice
1/ˈæt ʃˈɔɹt nˈoʊtɪs/
fixed phrase
With little warning time
With very little time between being told about something and it happening.
Examples
- They asked me to travel at short notice.
- We can arrange a meeting at short notice if needed.
serve notice (on)
1/sˈɚv nˈoʊtɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Formally inform in writing of action/change
To officially tell someone in writing that you will do something that affects them.
Examples
- The landlord served notice on the tenants to vacate the property.
- They served notice that they would terminate the contract.
take no notice (of)
1/tˈeɪk nˈoʊ nˈoʊtɪs əv/
fixed phrase
Deliberately ignore something/someone
To not pay any attention to something or someone on purpose.
Examples
- He took no notice of her complaints.
- Take no notice of what he said; he was joking.
give notice
1/ɡˈɪv nˈoʊtɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
formally tell about ending job/arrangement
To officially tell your employer or another person that you are leaving your job or ending an agreement.
Examples
- She gave two weeks’ notice before leaving her job.
- You must give notice if you want to cancel your lease.
give notice
2/ɡˈɪv nˈoʊtɪs/
fixed phrase
Formally announce departure/end of arrangement
To officially tell your employer you are leaving your job, or to tell someone you are ending an agreement.
Examples
- She gave her employer two weeks’ notice.
- You must give notice before moving out of the apartment.