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.
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The note on the fridge was a helpful reminder to buy milk.
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This photo is a reminder of our trip to Paris.
reminder Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
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The cemetery was a stark reminder of our own mortality.
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The old photograph was a powerful reminder of the past.
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.
