Meaning
Reminds the listener or reader to consider an important fact before proceeding with further advice or conclusion.
Primary Function
Reminder / condition opener
Communicative Purpose
Provides essential contextual information so the subsequent statement is understood correctly.
Pattern
Keeping in mind that
Core Structure
Keeping in mind that
Função primária
Reminder / condition opener
Propósito comunicativo
Provides essential contextual information so the subsequent statement is understood correctly.
Situações de gatilho
When giving instructions, analyzing data, planning actions, or presenting solutions where prior knowledge matters.
Contextos
Professional settings (business meetings), academic writing, formal correspondence, everyday conversation requiring careful consideration.
Padrão
Keeping in mind that
Estrutura central
Keeping in mind that
Slots de substituição
the clause or statement following "that" – any relevant fact, condition, or explanation
Colocados típicos
- the deadline
- our budget
- your experience
Substituições comuns
- Bearing in mind that
- Given that
- Remembering that
Erros comuns
Using ‘about’ instead of a noun phrase after ‘keeping in mind’, e.g., ‘Keeping in mind about …’.
Similar / contraste
‘Bear in mind’ (imperative) vs. this more analytical phrasing.
Interferências
Learners may omit the preposition ‘that’, leading to ambiguity or sounding informal where formal register is required.
Família do chunk
- reminder-based conditional openers
Nuance
Conveys practicality and helpfulness; often used by professionals to signal that they are factoring important details into their advice.
Efeito pragmático
Signals that the speaker values contextual awareness, encouraging listeners/ readers to pay attention to prior information before accepting further recommendations.
Dica de memória
"keep in mind" = hold something in your head
Nota
A phrase used to emphasize the importance of considering certain facts or conditions before making a decision or providing advice.
Upgrade path
from "Remember" → "Bear in mind" → "Keeping in mind that"
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