CEFR A1

forget

verb

Meaning

To not remember a fact, person, or event.

Examples

I often forget people's names.
Did you forget to lock the door?

Synonyms: miss, overlook, neglect, disregard

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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."

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