Phrase guide

note to self

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A reminder to oneself to do something important.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • Note to self: Back up files more frequently.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: recordatori — self-reminder
  • Catalan: NB — self-reminder
  • Chinese Mandarin: 自我提醒 (zìwǒ tíxǐng) — self-reminder
  • Chinese Mandarin: 自我提示 (zìwǒ tíshì) — self-reminder
  • Finnish: muistutus itselle — self-reminder
  • Russian: напомина́ние самому себе́ (napominánije samomu sebé) — self-reminder
  • Spanish: nota mental — self-reminder
  • Spanish: nota a sí mismo — self-reminder
  • Spanish: nota para mí mismo — self-reminder
  • Spanish: autonota — self-reminder