Words / A2

MEM-uh-ree/ˈmeməri/

Memory is the ability to remember, or something you remember: a good memory, childhood memories, in memory of. Memory is uncountable for the ability and countable for individual events: a happy memory. Souvenir is an object that reminds you; memory is in the mind. Memorise is the verb for learning by heart. Do not write “a memory stick” unless you mean the computer drive.

Meaning

The ability to remember things, or something that you remember.

Examples

• “I have a good memory for names.”
• “I have no memory of that conversation.”
• “The photo brought back memories of the trip.”

Good to know

a good memory (ability). memories (events). Verb: memorise. Contrast: souvenir.

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