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Reminisce vs Daydream - What's the difference?

reminisce | daydream |

As verbs the difference between reminisce and daydream

is that reminisce is to recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically while daydream is to have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

As a noun daydream is

a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

reminisce

English

Verb

(reminisc)
  • To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.
  • To talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories.

    • Related terms

    * reminiscence * reminiscent

    daydream

    English

    (wikipedia daydream)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

    • Verb

  • To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.
    • Stop daydreaming and get back to work!

    See also

    * dream * nightmare * REM