reminder

[rɪˈmaɪndər]

reminder Definition

  • 1a thing that causes someone to remember something
  • 2a letter or note that reminds someone of something

Using reminder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reminder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I set a reminder on my phone for the meeting tomorrow.

  • Example

    The note on the fridge was a helpful reminder to buy milk.

  • Example

    This photo is a reminder of our trip to Paris.

reminder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reminder

Phrases with reminder

  • a polite way of reminding someone of something they may have forgotten or overlooked

    Example

    Just a gentle reminder that the report is due tomorrow.

  • something that reminds us of the inevitability of death

    Example

    The cemetery was a stark reminder of our own mortality.

  • something that brings back memories of a previous time or event

    Example

    The old photograph was a powerful reminder of the past.

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Summary: reminder in Brief

A 'reminder' [rɪˈmaɪndər] is something that prompts someone to remember something, such as a note or alarm. It can be used in phrases like 'gentle reminder,' which is a polite way of reminding someone of something they may have forgotten. A 'reminder of mortality' is something that reminds us of the inevitability of death, while a 'reminder of the past' brings back memories of a previous time or event.

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