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Reminder

UK /["/rɪˈmaɪndə(r)/"]/US /["/rɪˈmaɪndər/"]/

Definition

something that makes you think about or remember somebody/something, that you have forgotten or would like to forget

In simple words: Something to help you remember something.

Examples

  • I set a reminder on my phone to call the doctor tomorrow.
  • The email serves as a reminder that the deadline is next week.
  • This postcard is a reminder of our trip to Italy last summer.
  • Her kind words were a reminder of how supportive her family is.
  • You should leave a reminder note on the fridge so you don't forget.
  • That smell is a reminder of my grandmother's kitchen.

Usage notes

Use 'reminder' in everyday conversation. It's appropriate for informal settings and formal communication, such as in work emails. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms would suffice.

Grammar pattern

reminder + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'mind alarm' that goes off to help you remember.

Collocations

  • good
  • potent
  • powerful
  • act as
  • be
  • offer
  • letter
  • note
  • postcard
  • reminder about
  • reminder of
  • reminder to
  • good
  • potent
  • powerful
  • act as
  • be
  • offer
  • letter
  • note
  • postcard
  • reminder about
  • reminder of
  • reminder to

Synonyms

  • notification
  • prompt
  • cue
  • hint
  • alert

Antonyms

  • forgetfulness
  • oblivion

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'reminder' with 'remind' (which is a verb)
  • Using 'reminder' without properly indicating what it is reminding of
  • Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'reminders' in cases where singular is needed