remembrance - Master This Word
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remembrance Word Meanings
- the act of remembering someone or something
- a memory or recollection
- a token or memento to honor someone or something
remembrance Example Sentences
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remembrance Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/
US
/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/
remembrance Word Etymology
re- = again + membrance = remembering. Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Image: Picture a person holding a photo while lost in thought, evoking memories of a loved one.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Remembrance is the act or experience of remembering someone or something, and also the memory itself that a person carries. In everyday English, you can talk about personal recollections, anniversaries, or the practice of honoring a person or event with a ceremony or keepsake. It can refer to a memory that surfaces in thought, a particular moment recalled with feeling, or a memorial object that helps preserve memory. The word often appears in phrases like in remembrance of someone, or in remembrance ceremonies, and is commonly used in commemorative contexts to express respect, reflection, and lasting tribute across generations.
Usage Reminders
- • Remember that remembrance is often ceremonial or memorial, not everyday memory.
- • Use in remembrance of X for honoring someone who has died.
- • Remembrance Day/Remembrance Ceremony are common, with country-specific capitalization.
- • A physical object can be a remembrance, not just a memory.
- • Distinguish remembrance from memory and recollection in casual speech.
- • Pair with adjectives like solemn, lasting, or collective for nuance.
Common Misconceptions
- Remembrance is only about funerals or memorial days.
- It is a perfect synonym for memory in all contexts.
- You must only say 'in remembrance of' for dead people or events.
- Remembrance cannot refer to a physical object like a keepsake.
- Remembrance Day is always the same in every country.
Thinking Differences
Remembrance often carries a ceremonial or memorial weight in English; learners may overuse it in casual memory talk or confuse it with 'memory' or 'recollection'.
Learning Tips
- Practice distinguishing memory (general recall) from remembrance (ceremonial/m memorial).
- Use 'in remembrance of' for honoring someone who has died.
- Learn common collocations: remembrance day, remembrance ceremony, a remembrance box.
- Note capitalization for holiday names: Remembrance Day, Remembrance Ceremony.
- Try sentences with adjectives like solemn, lasting, collective to convey tone.
- Listen for context cues that signal formality or memorial intent.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'remembrance'?
A.A memory
B.A building
C.A tree
D.A song
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is the word 'remembrance' used correctly?
A.She planted a remembrance in the garden.
B.The monument stood as a remembrance of the war.
C.I forgot to buy a remembrance for the party.
D.He wrote a letter of remembrance to his friend.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'remembrance'?
A.Forgetfulness
B.Recollection
C.Ignorance
D.Neglect
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'remembrance'?
A.Memory
B.Forgetfulness
C.Reminder
D.Recollection
Step 5: Mastery
How might someone use 'remembrance' in a real-life context?
A.During a memorial service for a loved one
B.In a recipe for a cake
C.In a science experiment
D.While playing a video game
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