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Memory

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmeməri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmeməri/"]/

Meaning of Memory

your ability to remember things

In simple words: The ability to remember things.

Memory in a sentence

• My memory of that summer vacation is very vivid.
• She has a great memory for remembering names.
• He is trying to improve his memory by solving puzzles.
• I have a memory of my first pet that makes me smile.
• The computer's memory allows it to run multiple programs at once.

How to use Memory

Use 'memory' in both formal and casual contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations or slang. It's common to say 'in memory of' to honor someone who has passed away.

Grammar pattern

memory + of something

Memory hint

Sounds like 'mem-ory' — think of a memory as a 'me-moment'.

Related words

Collocations with Memory

• excellent
• good
• long
• jog
• refresh
• lose
• from memory
• memory for
• in living memory
• in recent memory
• if memory serves
• excellent
• good
• long
• jog
• refresh
• lose
• from memory
• memory for
• in living memory
• in recent memory
• if memory serves
• childhood
• early
• dim
• have
• bring back
• evoke
• come flooding back
• flood back
• flood somebody’s mind
• at the memory
• in memory of
• memory from
• in loving memory
• childhood
• early
• dim
• have
• bring back
• evoke
• come flooding back
• flood back
• flood somebody’s mind
• at the memory
• in memory of
• memory from
• in loving memory
• computer
• system
• cache
• expand
• take up
• stick
• drive
• slot

Synonyms for Memory

• recollection

Opposites of Memory

• forgetfulness
• ignorance

Common mistakes with Memory

• 'Memory' is sometimes confused with 'remembrance' which has slightly different connotations.
• Learners may confuse ‘memories’ as a singular noun instead of a plural.
• Misusing ‘memorize’ and ‘memory’ as they are related but have different meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Memory

What does Memory mean?

The ability to remember things.

What is the definition of Memory?

your ability to remember things

How do you use Memory in a sentence?

My memory of that summer vacation is very vivid.

Can you give another example of Memory?

She has a great memory for remembering names.

What are synonyms for Memory?

Common alternatives include recollection.

What is the opposite of Memory?

Opposite meanings include forgetfulness, ignorance.

What words go with Memory?

It commonly pairs with excellent, good, long, jog, refresh, lose, from memory, memory for, in living memory, in recent memory, if memory serves, excellent, good, long, jog, refresh, lose, from memory, memory for, in living memory, in recent memory, if memory serves, childhood, early, dim, have, bring back, evoke, come flooding back, flood back, flood somebody’s mind, at the memory, in memory of, memory from, in loving memory, childhood, early, dim, have, bring back, evoke, come flooding back, flood back, flood somebody’s mind, at the memory, in memory of, memory from, in loving memory, computer, system, cache, expand, take up, stick, drive, slot.

What are common mistakes when using Memory?

'Memory' is sometimes confused with 'remembrance' which has slightly different connotations. Learners may confuse ‘memories’ as a singular noun instead of a plural. Misusing ‘memorize’ and ‘memory’ as they are related but have different meanings.

How do you pronounce Memory?

US: /["/ˈmeməri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmeməri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Memory?

Use 'memory' in both formal and casual contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations or slang. It's common to say 'in memory of' to honor someone who has passed away.

What CEFR level is Memory?

"Memory" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.