reminder

reminder
re|mind|er [rıˈmaındə US -ər] n
1.) something that makes you notice, remember, or think about something
reminder of
▪ a reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving
reminder that
▪ Occasional bursts of gunfire are a reminder that the rebels are still active.
constant/painful/vivid etc reminder
▪ The damaged church was preserved as a stark reminder of the horrors of war.
▪ The drop in stock prices serves as a reminder (=is a reminder) that investing is a form of gambling.
2.) something, for example a letter, that reminds you to do something which you might have forgotten
▪ a reminder from the dentist for your check-up

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