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Forget - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To forget means to fail to remember something or lose it from memory. It can happen accidentally or intentionally, such as forgetting a name or choosing to forget a bad experience.

forget

/fɚˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/

Definition:

Fail to remember something or someone.

Synonyms:

overlook, neglect, disregard, omit

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

remember, recall

Common Collocations:

forget the past, forget a name, forget an appointment, forget to call

Derivatives:

forgetful, forgetting, forgettable

Usage Tips:

Use "forget" for unintentional memory lapses; add "to" before verbs (e.g., "forget to bring").

Common Phrases:

forgive and forget, forget about it, slip one's mind

Etymology:

From Old English *forgietan*, combining "for-" (away) and *gietan* (grasp).

Examples:

  • 1. Don’t forget your keys when you leave.
  • 2. I always forget her birthday.
  • 3. She forgot to turn off the lights.
  • 4. They forgot the meeting was today.

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