"side note" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: side notes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} side note (plural side notes)
  1. A note or notation made in a side margin. Synonyms: sidenote Related terms: footnote, endnote, headnote
    Sense id: en-side_note-en-noun-D2R~eJqJ
  2. A minor related mention, made as an aside, or afterthought. Synonyms: sidebar
    Sense id: en-side_note-en-noun-I6W213Q5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75

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