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taking note

taking note is the present participle and gerund of take note.

Meaning of take note

Verb

take note (third-person singular simple present takes note, present participle taking note, simple past took note, past participle taken note)

  1. To pay attention; to take notice; to note.
    Synonyms:
    mind

Questions about taking note

What is taking note the present participle and gerund of?
Taking note is the present participle and gerund of take note.

Words near taking note in the dictionary

  1. taking lying down
  2. taking matters into one's own hands
  3. taking no for an answer
  4. taking no notice of
  5. taking no prisoners
  6. taking note
  7. taking notes
  8. taking notice
  9. taking oath
  10. taking occasion
  11. taking off

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