remind - Master This Word
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remind Word Meanings
- something that helps you remember something
- a note or signal to recall a task
- a prompt for a memory or action
remind Example Sentences
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remind Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
US
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
remind Word Etymology
re- = again + mind = to be aware of. Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a bell ringing again to remind you of something important, triggering awareness.
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.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I start by lifting my finger and moving it across the screen to summon a tiny vibration. The quick ping nudges me and I push a button, hold for a beat, then release. It feels like guiding my attention, a small shift that makes the day a touch clearer. Later, when I need to act, the word remind slips into my head and nudges me to do it.
Real Context
Remind is a verb that means to cause someone to remember something or to prompt action by bringing a memory to mind. It often refers to a memory cue, a note, or a signal that makes you recall a task. In daily speech you can say, let me remind you, or this email will remind you of the deadline. Remind describes something that prompts memory or action rather than simply remembering yourself. People sometimes mix remind with remember or inform; remember means to recall on your own, while inform simply tells someone something. A reminder can be a person, a calendar alert, or a written note that nudges behavior.
Usage Reminders
- Always specify who is reminded and what they should do. Use remind with to-infinitive for actions: remind someone to do something. Distinguish remind from remember and inform, which do not prompt action. Use remind of when referencing a memory cue, and remind about for general notices. Consider whether a calendar alert or a person is the most natural reminder in the context.
Common Misconceptions
- Remind means you remember something yourself
- Remind and remember are fully interchangeable
- You can use remind with any noun without a person as the object
- Remind is only used for formal or written contexts
- Remind about always means the same as remind of
Thinking Differences
In English, remind is typically active with a person as the object (you remind someone). Other languages often use different targets for prompting memory, such as strictly noun-based cues or impersonal notices. Learners may overgeneralize remind to be a simple synonym of tell or inform, or they may misplace the object (remind of vs remind to).
Learning Tips
- Practice collocations: remind someone to do something, remind me of something
- Differentiate remind from remember and inform with quick examples
- Use a calendar reminder to trigger the verb remind in context
- Record short prompts that show how reminders prompt action
- Compare sentences with remind of and remind about to solidify usage
- Watch real-life dialogues showing reminders in daily life
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'remind' mean?
A.To bring to mind again
B.To forget
C.To play
D.To sleep
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'remind' correctly?
A.Please remind the door before leaving the house.
B.I always remind my homework on time.
C.The sweet smell of flowers can remind me of happy memories.
D.The loud music can remind him of quiet places.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'remind'?
A.Forget
B.Recall
C.Sleep
D.Play
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'remind'?
A.Remember
B.Forget
C.Play
D.Learn
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario of 'remind'?
A.A chef cooking a new dish he learned from a friend.
B.A student using a sticky note to remember important test dates.
C.A driver sleeping at the wheel.
D.A musician forgetting how to play a familiar song.
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