Memory

Meaning

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information

The faculty of the mind by which information is stored and remembered.

Example Sentences

She has an excellent memory for faces and names.

She has a vivid memory of her childhood home.

Example Expressions

in memory of

Synonyms

recollection, remembrance, recall, retention, reminiscence

Entry 1

recollection, remembrance, recall, retention, reminiscence

Entry 2

recollection, remembrance, retention, recall, reminiscence

Antonyms

forgetfulness, amnesia, oblivion, lapse

Entry 1

forgetfulness, amnesia, oblivion, lapse

Entry 2

forgetfulness, amnesia

Collocations

photographic memory, childhood memory, memory loss, memory lane, short-term memory, long-term memory, vivid memory

Entry 1

photographic memory, childhood memory, memory loss, memory lane

Entry 2

short-term memory, long-term memory, memory loss, vivid memory