Cool MateMind you vs Remember
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Mind you
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Remember
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Most common: Remember
| Mind you | Remember | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //maɪnd juː//🇺🇸 //maɪnd ju// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmembə(r)/","/rɪˈmembəz/","/rɪˈmembəd/","/rɪˈmembərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmembər/","/rɪˈmembərz/","/rɪˈmembərd/","/rɪˈmembərɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | Used to make a point more clear or to warn someone. | To keep something in your mind. |
| Example | He works hard; mind you, he enjoys what he does. | Please remember to bring your homework tomorrow. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A1 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | mind you, I must say, mind you, it’s important, mind you, however, mind you, don't forget, mind you, this happens | clearly, distinctly, vividly, can, try to, be important to, as, for, clearly, distinctly, vividly, can, try to, be important to, as, for, clearly, distinctly, vividly, can, try to, be important to, as, for |
| Antonyms | - | forget |
| Common mistakes | Using it in very formal writing., Confusing it with 'mind' as in 'to pay attention'., Incorrectly placing it at the beginning of a very formal speech. | Using 'remember' when you mean 'remind'., Confusion between 'remember' and 'forget'., Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I remember' without specifying what. |
| Usage notes | Often used in conversation to add emphasis or clarification. It’s informal but not slangy, suitable for most spoken contexts. | Use 'remember' when referring to recalling information or past experiences. It is neutral and widely applicable but avoid in very formal contexts where alternatives like 'recollect' might be more suitable. |
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Frequently asked questions: Mind you vs Remember
What's the difference between Mind you and Remember?
Mind you: Used to make a point more clear or to warn someone. Remember: To keep something in your mind.
Which is more common: Mind you and Remember?
Remember is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Mind you: He works hard; mind you, he enjoys what he does. Remember: Please remember to bring your homework tomorrow.
Can I use Mind you and Remember interchangeably?
Not always. Mind you and Remember are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.