forget (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /fərˈɡɛt/

Definition

To not remember a fact, person, or event.

Examples

• I often forget people's names.

• Did you forget to lock the door?

• She forgot where she put her keys.

How to Use forget

forget to + verb (prepositional phrase)

To fail to do something that you intended to do. — "She forgot to buy bread."

forget + noun/pronoun (prepositional phrase)

To not remember a person, place, or thing. — "He forgot the appointment."

forget about + noun/pronoun (prepositional phrase)

To stop thinking about something or someone. — "Forget about it; it's not important."

forget + -ing form (prepositional phrase)

To fail to remember an action that you have already done. — "I'll never forget seeing the Eiffel Tower."

Synonyms of forget

Words with a similar meaning to forget:

• miss
• overlook
• neglect
• disregard

Antonyms of forget

Words with the opposite meaning to forget:

• remember
• recall

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