The verb to remember · Conjugation
Past Simple of remember
The answer: remembered
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to remember is remembered.
Example: I remembered to call her.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | remembered |
| You | remembered |
| He / She / It | remembered |
| We | remembered |
| You (pl.) | remembered |
| They | remembered |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Can you remember me to buy milk? ❌
Remember = you have it in your memory. Remind = you help another person remember. So say Can you remind me to buy milk? These two verbs are often confused.
2. Remember to vs remember + -ing
The meaning changes. Remember to + verb looks forward (something to do): Remember to bring your book. Remember + -ing looks back (something you did): I remember meeting her.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of remember?+
Remembered (regular). The past participle is also remembered.
Remember or remind: which one do I use?+
Remember = to have something in your own memory. Remind = to make someone else remember. I remember the date. Can you remind me of the date?
What is the difference between remember to and remember doing?+
Remember to + verb = to not forget something you must do. Remember + -ing = to have a memory of something you did. Compare: Remember to lock the door (do it!) and I remember locking the door (I did it, and I have the memory).
What does remembrance mean?+
Remembrance means remembering people who have died. Remembrance Day (11 November in the UK) is a day to remember the soldiers who died in wars.
What does memorial mean?+
A memorial is a monument that helps people remember someone or something: a war memorial.
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