B2nounlanguagework
US/rɪˈmaɪn.dər/
UK/rɪˈmaɪn.də/
something that makes you remember a thing, or a message that tells you what to do
In context
I set a reminder on my phone so I would not miss the meeting.
The old photo was a painful reminder of the war.
The bank sent a reminder about the unpaid bill.
Words that go with reminder
adjective + noun
- gentle reminderHere is a gentle reminder to submit your form.
- constant reminderThe scar is a constant reminder of the accident.
verb + noun
- send a reminderThe school will send a reminder to all parents.
- set a reminderSet a reminder so you do not forget the deadline.
- serve as a reminderThe sign serves as a reminder to wash your hands.
noun + preposition
- reminder ofThe museum is a reminder of the city's past.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I remind my childhood.Correct: I remember my childhood.