WordHive Learning Dictionary

Forget

verb

to not remember

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Forget mean?

to not remember

Updated

Dictionary definition

To fail to remember something known before.

Example sentences

Forget in a sentence

easy

Do not forget your lunch.

medium

I forget names when I am nervous.

hard

Readers may forget details if they rush through a passage.

Writing practice

Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice forget in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.

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Practice the meaning of Forget

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does forget mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to forget?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to forget?

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Forget

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Synonyms

Words like Forget

fail to rememberClose in meaning in many contexts.
overlookClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

rememberUseful contrast for understanding the word.
recallUseful contrast for understanding the word.
Synonym practice

Want to practice forget synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please do not forget your library book," then compare close word choices. Practice forget synonyms.

Word family

Forget word family

Base word

forget

Related words
Student support

Understand Forget

Hint for students

Forget means to fail to remember something, such as a fact, name, task, or item.

Common mix-up

Forget is not the same as ignore. Forget means you do not remember; ignore means you know but choose not to pay attention.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows forget without using the word forget. Example: He left his homework at home because he did not remember to pack it. Clue words: left his homework, did not remember, pack it Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone failing to remember something?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please do not forget your lunch on the kitchen counter." Why does forget fit better than borrow?