easy
The forgotten toy stayed under the couch.
What does Forgotten mean?
Not remembered.
Dictionary definition
Not remembered, left behind, or no longer thought about.
Example sentences
Forgotten in a sentence
medium
A forgotten path led through the woods.
hard
Forgotten can describe memories, objects, people, places, or ideas that have slipped from attention.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice forgotten in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Forgotten
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does forgotten mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of forgotten.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forgotten?
Unremembered is close in meaning to forgotten.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forgotten?
Remembered contrasts with forgotten.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Forgotten
Voice settings
Sounds like
for · got · un · strongest beat: got
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordForgotten.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningForgotten means Not remembered.
ExampleExample: The forgotten toy stayed under the couch.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · got · un
- Strongest beat
- got
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on got.
Your turn
Say Forgotten
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced forgotten.
Synonyms
Words like Forgotten
unrememberedNot kept in memory.
forgetRelated word that supports the meaning of forgotten.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rememberedKept in memory.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forgotten, depending on context.
Synonym practice
Want to practice forgotten synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The forgotten lunch sat on the counter," then compare close word choices. Practice forgotten synonyms.
Word family
Forgotten word family
Base word
forgotten
verb
forgottened
Past or related form of forgotten.
verb
forgottening
Action form of forgotten.
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Forgotten
Hint for students
Forgotten means not remembered or left behind because someone failed to remember it.
Common mix-up
Forgotten is not the same as missing. Something forgotten may still be nearby, but someone did not remember it.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows forgotten without using the word forgotten. Example: The permission slip stayed on the kitchen table because no one remembered to bring it. Clue words: stayed on the kitchen table, no one remembered, bring it Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not remembered or left behind?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The forgotten lunch sat in the backpack all day." Why does forgotten fit better than eaten?
Learning activities
Practice Forgotten and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice FORGOTTEN” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice FORGOTTEN
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with FORGOTTEN
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice FORGOTTEN
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes FORGOTTEN.
Practice FORGOTTEN
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words