Cool MateNotify vs Reminds
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Notify
Top 2,000 (common)C1verb
Reminds
Top 2,000 (common)
| Notify | Reminds | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //rɪˈmaɪnd//🇺🇸 //rɪˈmaɪnd// |
| Meaning | to tell someone about something | To make someone think about something again. |
| Example | Competition winners will be notified by post. | She reminds me of my sister when she smiles. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | forthwith, immediately, promptly, be obliged to, be required to, must, of, to | remind someone of something, remind someone to do something, constantly remind, clearly remind, gently remind |
| Antonyms | ignore, neglect, overlook | forgets, ignores, dismisses |
| Common mistakes | Using 'notify' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will notify' instead of 'I will notify you')., Confusing 'notify' with 'inform' — while similar, 'notify' implies a more formal notification., Mixing up prepositions (e.g., saying 'notify with' instead of 'notify about') | Confused with 'remember' - 'remind' requires a subject for the action., Omitting the 'of' after 'remind' - the correct phrase is 'remind someone of something'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'notify' in situations where you are formally informing someone, like in business or official contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. | Used when you want someone to remember something. It's neutral and can fit in both formal and informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Notify vs Reminds
What's the difference between Notify and Reminds?
Notify: to tell someone about something Reminds: To make someone think about something again.
Can you show an example of each?
Notify: Competition winners will be notified by post. Reminds: She reminds me of my sister when she smiles.
Can I use Notify and Reminds interchangeably?
Not always. Notify and Reminds are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.