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Ignore - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To ignore means to deliberately pay no attention to something or someone, often by refusing to acknowledge or respond. It implies a conscious choice to disregard.

ignore

/ɪɡˈnɔr/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/

Definition:

To deliberately pay no attention to something or someone.

Synonyms:

disregard, overlook, neglect, dismiss

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

acknowledge, notice

Common Collocations:

ignore advice, ignore warnings, ignore requests, ignore someone’s presence

Derivatives:

ignorance, ignorant, ignorable

Usage Tips:

Use "ignore" when intentionally not paying attention; avoid confusion with "neglect," which implies carelessness.

Common Phrases:

turn a blind eye to, give the cold shoulder, brush aside

Etymology:

From Latin *ignorare* ("not to know"), from *in-* ("not") + *gnarus* ("knowing").

Examples:

  • 1. She chose to ignore his rude comment.
  • 2. Don’t ignore the teacher’s instructions during the exam.
  • 3. He ignored her calls for days after their argument.
  • 4. Parents should never ignore a child’s emotional needs.

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