personal note

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A short informal message, often handwritten, added to a gift, card, or official letter.

   Grammar: Countable: write a personal note, add a personal note.

   Patterns

   • add a personal note
   • write a personal note
   • include a personal note

   She added a personal note to the birthday card.

   He sent a personal note to each of his colleagues thanking them for their help.

   The book came with a personal note from the author.

2. 2nouncountable

   A remark that expresses your own feelings or opinion, especially in a formal or public situation.

   Grammar: Often used in the phrase on a personal note.

   Patterns

   • on a personal note
   • a personal note in something

   On a personal note, I want to say how much I have enjoyed working with you.

   The speech ended on a personal note, with the director thanking his family.

Word forms

Common combinations

on a personal note

On a personal note, I'd like to thank my parents for their support.

add a personal note

You can add a personal note to the online card.

a personal note from someone

There was a personal note from the manager in the envelope.

write a personal note

He wrote a personal note to his grandmother every month.

Synonyms and how they differ

message

A message is a general word for any communication; a personal note is usually short, informal, and friendly.

remark

A remark is something you say, often in public; a personal note can be written or spoken and is more intimate.

Word family

note noun

A short written message or record.

Commonly confused: personal note or personal letter?

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