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Definition forget in British English

forget verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/fə(r)ˈɡet/

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.

slip your mind if something slips your mind, you forget it because you are busy doing other things: I’m sorry I didn’t phone, I was working and it slipped my mind.

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

She always forgets where her car is parked.

Example

We first met at university, I forget when exactly.

Example

Did you forget about our agreement?

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 blot out blank 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

I nearly forgot to invite Josie.

Example

I keep forgetting to take my tablets.

Example

She had forgotten all about posting the letter.

Example

I completely forgot that I promised to come and see you!

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
forget blot out blank 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 blot out blank out
4

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

Example

Try to forget about him.

Example

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

Example

I think last night's argument is best forgotten, don't you?

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 holiday 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 British English