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Definition forget in American English

forget verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/fərˈɡet/

Other ways of saying forget

have no recollection of something to be completely unable to remember something, so that you think that perhaps it never happened: I have absolutely no recollection of ever seeing this man.

be on the tip of your tongue used for saying that you cannot remember a name or fact that you know, but that you think you will remember it soon: What was his name again? It’s on the tip of my tongue.

my mind’s gone blank used for saying that you cannot remember something, especially when someone has asked you a question

1

to be unable to remember a fact or piece of information

Example

I've forgotten her phone number.

Example

Did you forget about our agreement?

Example

She always forgets where her car is parked.

Example

We first met at college, I forget when exactly.

Example

I'd forgotten that you'd already given me the money.

Example

I'll never forget the look of disappointment on her face.

Synonyms and related words
forget escape blot out
2

to not remember to do something that you intended to do

Example

Phil should be here by now. Do you think he's forgotten?

Example

She had forgotten all about mailing the letter.

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

Example

I nearly forgot to invite Josie.

Example

I keep forgetting to take my tablets.

Example

I completely forgot that I promised to come see you!

Synonyms and related words
forget escape blot out
3

to not take something with you when you should have

Example

She forgot her sunglasses.

Example

I remembered everything else but I forgot about the beach towels.

Synonyms and related words
forget escape blot out
4

to stop thinking, worrying, or caring about something or someone

Example

She was looking forward to the party so she could forget her worries for a few hours.

Example

Try to forget about him.

Example

People tend to forget that the rights we enjoy now were won through a great struggle.

Synonyms and related words
chillax calm down relax
5

to stop planning to do something because you realize that it will not be possible

Example

I think we can forget the idea of a vacation this year.

Example

We may have to forget about getting a new car.

Synonyms and related words
call off back out pull back
Definition forget in American English