Cool MateForget
UK /["/fəˈɡet/","/fəˈɡets/","/fəˈɡɒt/","/fəˈɡɒtn/","/fəˈɡetɪŋ/"]/US /["/fərˈɡet/","/fərˈɡets/","/fərˈɡɑːt/","/fərˈɡɑːtn/","/fərˈɡetɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
In simple words: To fail to remember something.
Examples
- I always forget where I put my keys.
- Don't forget to call your mother on her birthday.
- Sometimes I wish I could forget the bad memories.
- It's easy to forget the small details when you're busy.
- She tried to forget about the argument they had.
Usage notes
Use 'forget' in neutral contexts when discussing memory. Avoid in formal writing; consider 'neglect' or 'overlook' instead.
Grammar pattern
forget + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'forgotten' note left behind—something you can't remember.
Collocations
- completely
- quite
- totally
- seem to
- tend to
- want to
- about
- forget all about something
- keep forgetting
- largely forgotten
- completely
- quite
- totally
- seem to
- tend to
- want to
- about
- forget all about something
- keep forgetting
- largely forgotten
- completely
- quite
- totally
- seem to
- tend to
- want to
- about
- forget all about something
- keep forgetting
- largely forgotten
Synonyms
- neglect
- overlook
- disregard
- dismiss
- ignore
Antonyms
- remember
- recall
Common mistakes
- 'Forget' is incorrectly used with a gerund (e.g., 'forget doing' instead of 'forget to do').
- Confusing 'forget' with 'forgive' which have different meanings.
- Using 'forget' inappropriately in passive forms.