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Meaning of the word forget in English

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forget

US /fɚˈɡet/

UK /fəˈɡet/

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Verb

1.

fail to remember something

Example:

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I always forget people's names.

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Don't forget to lock the door.

Antonym:

remember recall recollect

2.

fail to think of or consider

Example:

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We must not forget the lessons of history.

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He forgot his promise to help me.

Synonym:

neglect omit overlook disregard

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