Remembering
rɪˈmembərɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo bring back to mind; to recall from memory.
rɪˈmembərɪŋ
To recall a past event or fact.
She was remembering the good old days.
💡 Simply: It's like pulling a picture out of your brain. You are looking back at something that happened before, and it's now in your thoughts. For example, if you are sitting with your friends and you are remembering the amazing pizza you had last night.
👶 For kids: When you remember something, it means you think about something that happened before!
More Examples
He has trouble remembering names.
I am remembering to take my medicine.
How It's Used
"I'm remembering my trip to Paris last year."
"We are remembering the fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day."
To bear in mind; to keep in one's thoughts.
rɪˈmembərɪŋ
To keep in mind; to not forget.
Remembering to water the plants.
💡 Simply: This is like a sticky note in your brain! You're making sure you don't forget something, like your best friend's birthday.
👶 For kids: When you remember to do something, it means you don't forget to do it!
More Examples
She's remembering to take her medication.
Remembering to call my mom.
How It's Used
"Remembering to lock the door is important for safety."
"I'm remembering to follow the meeting agenda."
Idioms & expressions
Remember me
A phrase used to ask someone to remember you when they are thinking about something.
"Remember me when you go back to your hometown."
In living memory
Within the range of events that people who are currently alive can remember.
"This is the worst storm in living memory."
From Middle English remembraunce, from Old French remembrance, from remenbrer ('to remember'), from Latin rememorari ('to remember'), from re- ('again') + memor ('mindful').
The word 'remembering' has been a staple of English literature and speech since the 14th century, evolving alongside the human understanding of memory and time.
Memory tip
Think of 're-membering' – putting the pieces of a memory back together.
Word Origin
"To bring to mind; to be mindful of."