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Meaning of forget
The primary meaning of the word "forget" is to fail to remember or recall something.
Etymology of forget
The word "forget" comes from Old English "forgitan", which is derived from "for" (meaning "away from" or "against") and "gitan" (meaning "to get" or "to obtain")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of failing to remember or recall something, and has evolved to include a range of related meanings and connotations
Synonyms
overlook
neglect
disregard
ignore
omit
miss
lose
misplace
misremember
confuse
misunderstand
disremember
recollect
fail to recall
leave behind
let slip
slip one's mind
escape one's memory
go out of one's head
be unable to recall
have no recollection of
not remember
be forgetful of
have a lapse of memory
lose sight of
put out of one's mind
dismiss from one's mind
erase from one's memory
Definitions
- To fail to remember or recall something
- * To leave or neglect something, especially because it is no longer needed or relevant
- * To stop thinking about or considering something
Usage Examples
- I forgot my password, so I had to reset it
- * She forgot to pick up milk from the store, so we had to go without
- * He forgot his lines during the play, and had to improvise