side note
A 'side note' can be a written annotation or a spoken comment that adds supplementary information without being central to the main content.
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Definition
B2Written Material
(academic, technical)A comment or remark placed in the margin of a document to provide additional information or clarification.
Example
- The professor added a side note in the margin to explain the complex equation.
B1Conversation
(informal)A brief, secondary comment made during a conversation that is not central to the main point being discussed.
Example
- As a side note, I really appreciate all the effort you've put into this project.
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