CEFR B1

neglect

verb

Meaning

To fail to give proper attention or care to someone or something.

Examples

He was accused of neglecting his family.
The old house had clearly been neglected for years.

Synonyms: ignore, disregard, omit, forsake, abandon

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neglect (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

Definition

To fail to give proper attention or care to someone or something.

Examples

He was accused of neglecting his family.
The old house had clearly been neglected for years.
Don't neglect your studies during the holidays.

How to Use neglect

neglect to do something (prepositional phrase): To fail to do something that one should have done. — "He neglected to lock the door when he left."
neglect of (prepositional phrase): The failure to give proper attention or care to something. — "The neglect of the historical site has led to its deterioration."

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