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Preposition before noun

“Of note” or “with note”?

“Of note” is a standard fixed expression meaning important or noteworthy. “With note” is not a common fixed phrase and usually appears only in special contexts.

Quick answer

Which form is correct?

Use “of note” to mean important or deserving attention. “With note” is not an idiomatic alternative in this meaning.

Several scientists of note attended the event.
Nothing of note happened during the meeting.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
of note

Describing importance or significance

“Of note” means noteworthy, important, or deserving attention.

The report contains findings of note.
2
nothing of note

Saying nothing important happened

This common phrase means there was nothing significant.

nothing of note was discussed.
3
someone of note

Describing a notable person

Use this pattern for important or distinguished people.

A writer of note joined the panel.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of note
There were several developments of note this year.
important or noteworthy
with note
The package arrived with a note attached.
Here “with” introduces an accompanying object, not the expression “with note” meaning noteworthy.
nothing of note
Nothing of note appeared in the report.
nothing important or remarkable
person of note
She became a journalist of note.
a respected or important person

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “with note” to mean noteworthy

English uses the fixed expression “of note.”

✕ She is a scholar with note. ✓ She is a scholar of note.

Forgetting the fixed form

The expression normally stays unchanged.

✕ The meeting was of an important note. ✓ The meeting contained points of note.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. Several issues ___ were raised at the conference.
2. The report mentioned nothing ___ after the audit.
3. The parcel arrived ___ attached.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “of note” mean?

It means noteworthy, important, or deserving attention.

Is “with note” correct?

Only in literal contexts such as “with a note attached.” It does not mean noteworthy.

Can “of note” describe people?

Yes. “A person of note” means an important or respected person.

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