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reminding

v. · n.
US //ɹiˈmaɪndɪŋ// UK //ɹɪmˈaɪndɪŋ// re·mind·ing
  1. 1 helping someone remember (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    helping someone to remember a fact, a task, or a person.

    the present participle of 'remind', used to describe the action of causing someone to remember or think of something.

    Example

    Thank you for reminding me to bring my umbrella today.

    Example

    The assistant spent the morning reminding the executive of her various commitments for the upcoming international conference.
    Pitfall
    He is reminding me about the meeting.
    He is reminding me of the meeting.

    While 'about' is sometimes used for tasks, 'of' is the standard preposition for bringing a memory to mind.

  2. 2 the act of prompting (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act of telling someone something so they do not forget it.

    the gerund form acting as a noun to describe the process of prompting a memory.

    Example

    The constant reminding from his parents finally made him clean his room.

    Example

    Frequent reminding may be necessary when introducing a new office protocol to a large and busy team.

    Usage

    Often functions as a verbal noun (gerund) and can be modified by adjectives or possessives.

Last updated June 20, 2026