CEFR A2

ignore

verb

Meaning

To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard.

Examples

He ignored the warning signs and drove into the flooded street.
She tried to ignore the uncomfortable feeling in her stomach.

Synonyms: disregard, neglect, overlook, shrug off

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ignore (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

Definition

To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard.

Examples

He ignored the warning signs and drove into the flooded street.
She tried to ignore the uncomfortable feeling in her stomach.
Please don't ignore my emails; I need a response.

How to Use ignore

ignore [noun] (collocation): To disregard a specific thing, person, or piece of information. — "The driver decided to ignore the traffic light."
ignore [gerund] (collocation): To disregard an action or process. — "He tried to ignore the constant buzzing sound."

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