Cool MateBear in mind vs Remember
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Bear in mind
Top 2,000 (common)
Remember
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Most common: Remember
| Bear in mind | Remember | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //bɛə(r) ɪn maɪnd//🇺🇸 //bɛr ɪn maɪnd// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmembə(r)/","/rɪˈmembəz/","/rɪˈmembəd/","/rɪˈmembərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmembər/","/rɪˈmembərz/","/rɪˈmembərd/","/rɪˈmembərɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | Remember or consider something. | To keep something in your mind. |
| Example | Please bear in mind that the deadline is next week. | Please remember to bring your homework tomorrow. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A1 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | bear in mind that, bear in mind when, bear in mind the fact, please bear in mind, don't forget to bear in mind | 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 | Omitting 'in mind' and saying just 'bear'., Using it in questions like 'Can you bear in mind?' instead of statements., Confusing with 'keep in mind' which has similar meaning but is more casual. | Using 'remember' when you mean 'remind'., Confusion between 'remember' and 'forget'., Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I remember' without specifying what. |
| Usage notes | Use this expression to remind someone to think of an important point. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both formal and informal 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: Bear in mind vs Remember
What's the difference between Bear in mind and Remember?
Bear in mind: Remember or consider something. Remember: To keep something in your mind.
Which is more common: Bear in mind and Remember?
Remember is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Bear in mind: Please bear in mind that the deadline is next week. Remember: Please remember to bring your homework tomorrow.
Can I use Bear in mind and Remember interchangeably?
Not always. Bear in mind 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.