Reminder: meaning, definitions and examples

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reminder

[ rɪˈmaɪndər ]

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on a phone

A reminder is a message or notification that prompts someone to do something at a specific time.

Synonyms

alert, notification, prompt

Examples of usage

I set a reminder on my phone to pick up milk on the way home.
Don't forget to set a reminder for the meeting tomorrow morning.

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general

A reminder is something that causes someone to remember a particular person, event, or thing.

Synonyms

keepsake, memento, memory aid

Examples of usage

The old photograph was a reminder of happier times.
The smell of the ocean was a reminder of her childhood vacations.

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warning

A reminder can also be a warning or caution about something.

Synonyms

alert, caution, warning

Examples of usage

The dark clouds were a reminder of the impending storm.
The doctor's advice was a reminder to take better care of my health.

Translations

Translations of the word "reminder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembrete

🇮🇳 अनुस्मारक

🇩🇪 Erinnerung

🇮🇩 pengingat

🇺🇦 нагадування

🇵🇱 przypomnienie

🇯🇵 リマインダー

🇫🇷 rappel

🇪🇸 recordatorio

🇹🇷 hatırlatıcı

🇰🇷 리마인더

🇸🇦 تذكير

🇨🇿 připomínka

🇸🇰 pripomienka

🇨🇳 提醒

🇸🇮 opomnik

🇮🇸 áminning

🇰🇿 ескертпе

🇬🇪 შეხსენება

🇦🇿 xatırlatma

🇲🇽 recordatorio

Word origin

The word 'reminder' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning again, and 'mind' referring to mental awareness. It first appeared in the late 16th century and has since evolved to encompass various meanings related to prompting memory, notifications, and warnings.