Meaning & use
bear in mind
To remember and take into account a particular fact or piece of information when deciding or acting.
See it in a sentence
Please bear in mind that the store closes early on Sundays.
Bear in mind the time difference before you call your family abroad.
A note on using this word
Bear in mind is typically followed by 'that' or a noun phrase and is slightly more formal than 'keep in mind.'
Words with a similar meaning
keep in mindremember
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
forgetoverlook
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