jot down
Definition
Verb: - To write something quickly or briefly, often as a reminder or note. It implies capturing information in a concise, informal manner without detailed elaboration.
Usage
Use "jot down" when you need to record a piece of information swiftly, such as an idea, a phone number, an appointment, or a list item. It is commonly used for informal, temporary notes.
Examples
- Verb:
- Could you jot down your email address for me?
- I need to jot down a few ideas before I forget them.
- She quickly jotted down the main points from the lecture.
Advanced Usage
- "to jot something down": The object (the information being written) typically comes between "jot" and "down."
- He jotted the number down on a napkin.
- Used to describe the act of making a quick written record in various contexts, from casual to professional.
- The detective jotted down his observations at the crime scene.
Variants and Related Words
- Jot (verb/noun): As a verb, it means to write briefly. As a noun, it means a very small amount (e.g., "not a jot").
- I didn't jot a single note during the meeting. (verb)
- There isn't a jot of evidence. (noun)
- Note down (phrasal verb): A close synonym, sometimes implying slightly more formality or detail than "jot down."
- Please note down the key deadlines.
Synonyms
- Write down: To record in writing (a more general term).
- Scribble: To write hastily or carelessly.
- Take down: To write something spoken, as in minutes or dictation.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Jot down does not have common phrasal verb variations beyond its standard form. It is itself a phrasal verb.
Related Idioms
- Jot or tittle: An idiom meaning the smallest detail (from Biblical usage). While related to the word "jot," it is not directly connected to the phrasal verb "jot down."
- The contract was followed to the last jot and tittle.
Verb
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write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
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