forget
verb
Simple meaning
To unintentionally not do.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
fɚˈɡɛt
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To unintentionally not do, neglect.
transitive
To unintentionally leave something behind.
transitive
To lose remembrance of.
intransitive
To cease remembering.
Forget to do something
“Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!”
transitivelooselyinformal
To not realize something (regardless of whether one has ever known it).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To unintentionally not do, neglect.
Used this way, forget is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Small perennial herb having bright blue or white flowers.
Street names for flunitrazepan.
Small biennial to perennial herb of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia having blue, purple or white flowers.
Biennial east Asian herb grown for its usually bright blue flowers.
Anchusa of southern Africa having blue to red-purple flowers.
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Antonyms
Sense: to unintentionally not do or neglect
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