reminder
/rɪˈmaɪndər/noun★Beginner
informal
a thing that causes someone to remember something
The smell of coffee was a reminder of my childhood.
The scent triggered a memory from the past.
She left a sticky note as a reminder to call her doctor.
She used a note to ensure she wouldn't forget.
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Often used for small prompts or signals to recall something.
Collocations
set a reminderto schedule a notificationgentle remindera polite way to remind someone
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Related Phrases
remind me laterphrase
a request to be reminded at a future time
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Reminders are often used for schedules, tasks, or memories.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Form
Use 'reminder' as a noun; the verb form is 'remind'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English *remyndere*, from Old French *remembrance* (modern French *remémoration*), from Latin *rememoratio* (act of recalling to mind).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or verb (e.g., 'I reminded him to lock the door').
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-mind
memory or thought
root-er
one who or that which
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