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Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "below notes" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be an incomplete expression and would typically need additional context or words to be clear and grammatically correct. Example: "Please refer to the notes below for further information."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

10 human-written examples

On this scholar (a pupil of Yahya ibn 'Adi: see below, notes 109, 110) as well as on his "edition", see Hugonnard-Roche (1993) and Martini Bonadeo (2011c).

Science

SEP

As the lady from MommyandGracieShow, below, notes "Toddlers would love to snuggle with Teddy at night while they fall asleep!! Families are going to love this new version that is so faithful to the original!" and, as the Blind Man of the Dead Lands once wrote, "Woe betides he who touches the soft fur of Teddy Ruxpin for within that morass lies madness and decay".

News & Media

TechCrunch

(Update: James Eckhouse, in a comment below, notes that IMDb credits another actor, W. Earl Brown, with the role of Fighting Businessman.

News & Media

The New Yorker

(A commenter below  notes that the two are also office park neighbors).

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TechCrunch

Update: Another reader in the comments below notes that the sentence has been overturned by the higher court.

News & Media

TechCrunch

The chart below notes compensation for the most recent fiscal year available including salary, bonus and other short- or long-term compensation and stock gains–of each executive, and the allegations regarding the problems on their watch.

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Forbes
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

50 human-written examples

Richard's neighbors left the below note on his door this week to make a complaint about alleged noise and stomping.

News & Media

Huffington Post

The patients quoted below noted that their doctors had provided information that allowed them to make treatment decision themselves.

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Vice

See below: Staccato notes are the opposite of sustained notes - they are short, sharp, and truncated.

See below: Play notes marked with a period as staccato.

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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When directing readers to notes in a formal document, always use a complete sentence, such as "Please see the notes below for further details".

Common error

Avoid using "below notes" as a standalone phrase. Always incorporate it into a complete sentence to ensure grammatical correctness and avoid ambiguity.

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Real-world application tested

Linguistic Context

The phrase "below notes" functions as a modifier, attempting to specify the location of certain notes. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, this construction is grammatically incomplete and requires additional context or a verb to form a complete sentence.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

35%

Wiki

15%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "below notes" is relatively common, Ludwig AI and grammatical analysis indicate that it is not considered grammatically correct. It is primarily used to direct readers to information located further down the page, but it lacks a verb and is often incomplete. For formal writing, it is best to use alternative phrasing such as "notes below", "see notes below", or "refer to the notes below" to ensure clarity and grammatical correctness.

FAQs

What is the correct way to say "below notes"?

The phrase "below notes" is grammatically incorrect. It's better to use "notes below", "see notes below", or "refer to the notes below".

Is "below notes" grammatically correct?

No, "below notes" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It lacks a verb and doesn't form a complete sentence. Consider using phrases like "notes below" or "see the notes below".

What does "below notes" mean?

The phrase "below notes" is intended to direct the reader's attention to notes or information located further down in the document. However, it's better to use grammatically correct alternatives like "notes below".

When should I use "notes below" instead of "below notes"?

Always use "notes below" or a complete sentence containing the phrase, such as "See the notes below for more details", instead of the grammatically incorrect "below notes".

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