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Definition of reminder noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

reminder

noun
 
/rɪˈmaɪndə(r)/
 
/rɪˈmaɪndər/
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  1. something that makes you think about or remember somebody/something, that you have forgotten or would like to forget
    • reminder of something The sheer size of the cathedral is a constant reminder of the power of religion.
    • The incident served as a timely reminder of just how dangerous mountaineering can be.
    • reminder that… The article concludes with a chilling reminder that the disease can strike anyone at any time.
    Extra Examples
    • It was a cruel and tragic reminder of how dangerous mountaineering can be.
    • She gave him a gentle reminder that payment was due.
    • The list serves as a useful reminder of the issues to consider.
    • The ruined church acts as a constant reminder of the war.
    • This is a timely reminder of the importance of the retail sector to our economy.
    • a timely reminder to people that leaving their doors open is an invitation to thieves
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • good
    • potent
    • powerful
    verb + reminder
    • act as
    • be
    • offer
    reminder + noun
    • letter
    • note
    • postcard
    preposition
    • reminder about
    • reminder of
    • reminder to
    See full entry
  2. a letter or note informing somebody that they have not done something
    • If an invoice is not paid within seven days, we automatically send out a reminder.
    Extra Examples
    • We were sent a reminder about the next meeting.
    • We will send email reminders to committee members.
    • You can get email reminders every week.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • good
    • potent
    • powerful
    verb + reminder
    • act as
    • be
    • offer
    reminder + noun
    • letter
    • note
    • postcard
    preposition
    • reminder about
    • reminder of
    • reminder to
    See full entry
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