forget

verb
UK: /fəˈɡet/
US: /fərˈɡet/

  1. To be unable to remember something.

    1. I often forget my keys when I leave the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't forget to take your umbrella; it might rain later this afternoon. [ ] [ ]

  2. To stop thinking about something.

    1. Try to forget about the argument and move on. [ ] [ ]
    2. He found it hard to forget the day his father passed away unexpectedly. [ ] [ ]

  3. To unintentionally not do something.

    1. I forgot to buy milk at the store this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. She forgot to mention she was bringing a guest to the dinner party tonight. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disremember ignore overlook
forget interjection

  1. Used to tell someone that you are not angry about something.

    1. Forget it, it doesn't matter anymore because I solved the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. Just forget it because the damage is already done and cannot be undone. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forget" in English means: To be unable to remember something., To stop thinking about something., To unintentionally not do something..

The phonetic transcription of "forget" is /fəˈɡet/ in British English and /fərˈɡet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forget": disremember, ignore, overlook.

Example usage of "forget": "I often forget my keys when I leave the house.". More examples on the page.