reminder
word
/ɹiˈmaɪndɝ/
ri-MYN-dur
/ɹɪmˈaɪndɐ/
ri-MYN-duh
Definition
Something that helps you remember to do something, like a note, alert, or notification.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly refers to digital notifications (like phone or calendar alerts) or physical notes. Used formally and informally. Typical collocations: 'set a reminder', 'send a reminder', 'gentle reminder.' Not used for people.
Spanish: recordatorioPortuguese (BR): lembretePortuguese (PT): lembreteChinese (Simplified): 提醒Chinese (Traditional): 提醒Hindi: स्मरणArabic: تَذْكِيرBengali: অনুস্মারকRussian: напоминаниеJapanese: リマインダー - 注意喚起Vietnamese: nhắc nhởKorean: 알림 - 메모Turkish: hatırlatmaUrdu: یاد دہانیIndonesian: pengingat
Example Sentences
I keep getting reminders about updating my password.
natural
Just a friendly reminder: the deadline is this Friday.
natural
I set a reminder to call my mom.
basic
The calendar sends a reminder before meetings.
basic
Please write a reminder for the doctor appointment.
basic
Can you send me a quick reminder tomorrow morning?
natural