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reminder — something that causes you to remember or think about something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something that causes you to remember or think about something

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmaɪndər/

Example Sentences

  • His dirty socks on the floor were a constant reminder that he needed a girlfriend... or a maid
  • The scar on her knee was a permanent reminder of her attempt to impress her crush by skateboarding
  • Please send me a reminder about the meeting tomorrow morning

reminder

NOUN

[/rɪˈmaɪndər/]

something that causes you to remember or think about something

A sticky note reminder on the fridge stops her from forgetting mom's birthday.
💡 Concept

A sticky note reminder on the fridge stops her from forgetting mom's birthday.

The reminder in the binder makes him more than just a finder!
🎵 Rhyme

The reminder in the binder makes him more than just a finder!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmaɪndər/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈmaɪndə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootremind
Suffix--er

Origin

The word 'reminder' derives from the verb 'remind', which combines the Latin prefix 're-' (again) with 'mind' (to keep in mind or remember). The suffix '-er' was added to denote an agent or instrument—something or someone that reminds.

Breakdown

re- (again) + mind (to keep in mind) + -er (agent/instrument suffix indicating one who reminds or that which reminds).

🎵Rhyme

finder
binder
grinder

🔗Collocations

gentle reminder
friendly reminder
set a reminder
daily reminder
email reminder
painful reminder

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“His dirty socks on the floor were a constant reminder that he needed a girlfriend... or a maid”

😄 Fun example

“The scar on her knee was a permanent reminder of her attempt to impress her crush by skateboarding”

“Please send me a reminder about the meeting tomorrow morning”

“The old photo served as a bittersweet reminder of their college days”

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