Word: Bank Note
Definition: A bank note is a piece of paper money that is issued by a government or central bank. It is used as a legal form of currency to buy goods and services.
Usage Instructions: - You can use "bank note" when talking about money that is in the form of paper, as opposed to coins or digital money. - It is common to refer to different denominations of bank notes, such as "ten-dollar note," "twenty-pound note," or "one-thousand-zloty note."
Example Sentence: - "When I went shopping, I paid with a bank note."
Advanced Usage: - In finance, "bank note" can also refer to a specific type of promissory note, which is a written promise to pay a specific amount of money to a specific person or entity.
Word Variants: - Banknotes (plural): Refers to multiple pieces of paper money. - Note: Sometimes just the word "note" is used informally to mean bank note, especially in casual conversation.
Different Meanings: - In music, a "note" refers to a sound with a particular pitch. - In writing, a "note" can refer to a short written message or reminder.
Synonyms: - Paper money - Bill (in some countries like the U.S.) - Currency note
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Make a note of": This means to write something down so you remember it. For example, "Make a note of the meeting time."
Additional Notes: - The value of a bank note can vary depending on the country and currency. - People often collect bank notes for their historical value or design.