reminding
Reminding (noun) means the act of making someone remember something. Example: “After a few reminders, he finally sent in the paperwork.”
How to use reminding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of prompting someone's memory.
Word forms
remindings plural
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What does “reminding” mean?
The word “reminding” means the act of making someone remember something. In plain terms, the action of prompting someone's memory.
How do you use “reminding” in a sentence?
Here is “reminding” used in a sentence: “After a few reminders, he finally sent in the paperwork.”
What part of speech is “reminding”?
“Reminding” is a noun.
Is “reminding” a common word?
“Reminding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between reminding and remembering?
Reminding is the act of making someone else remember something, directed outward at another person or oneself as a prompt. Remembering is the internal act of recalling information from memory without necessarily being prompted by anything external. A reminder causes remembering, but the two describe different roles in the process.
What is the difference between reminding someone and warning someone?
Reminding someone means prompting them to recall something they already know but might forget, such as an appointment or a fact. Warning someone means alerting them to a danger or potential negative consequence they may not be aware of. Reminders deal with existing knowledge, while warnings deal with new or urgent information.
What preposition typically follows reminding?
Reminding is usually followed by "of" when referring to a memory triggered, as in "reminding her of home," or by "to" plus a verb when referring to a prompted action, as in "reminding him to call."