"Difference Between 'Remember' and 'Remind' in English with Simple Examples"

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Difference Between Remember and Remind

1. Remember:

• Meaning: To recall something from your memory.
• Usage: You use "remember" when the action of recalling or bringing something to mind is done by yourself.
• Examples:
• "I remember meeting her at the conference last year." (You are recalling the event from your memory.)
• "Do you remember where you put your keys?" (You are asking someone to recall where they placed something.)

2. Remind:

• Meaning: To cause someone else to remember something.
• Usage: "Remind" is used when one person prompts or helps another person to remember something.
• Examples:
• "Please remind me to send the email tomorrow." (You are asking someone to help you remember.)
• "This photo reminds me of our vacation." (The photo causes you to recall the vacation.)

Key Differences:

• Who is remembering?
• Remember is when you recall something by yourself.
• Remind involves someone or something else prompting you to recall something.
• Context:
• Remember is more about self-initiated memory.
• Remind is an external prompt helping someone else to remember.

More Examples:

• Remember: "I can’t remember his name." (You can’t recall the name on your own.)
• Remind: "Could you remind me of his name?" (You ask someone to prompt you.)