forgotten
fərˈɡɑːtən
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Definition of forgotten - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
memoryno longer remembered or thought about
  • The forgotten book gathered dust on the shelf.
ignored neglected
2.
neglectneglected or overlooked due to inattention
  • The forgotten garden was overgrown with weeds.
ignored overlooked
3.
left behindleft behind unintentionally
  • His forgotten wallet caused a lot of inconvenience..
neglected overlooked
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remembered even though no longer present
Her kindness made her gone but not forgotten.
overlooked yet still existing
The issue is forgotten but not gone in the community.
less talk helps forget problems quickly
After the argument, he decided that least said, soonest forgotten.
no longer present and not remembered
The old playground is gone and forgotten.
kind deeds are often forgotten by beneficiaries
After helping him move, I never heard from him again. Eaten bread is soon forgotten.
easily forgotten if not frequently encountered
The old monument is seldom seen, soon forgotten by the locals.

Origin of forgotten

Old English, forgietan (to lose memory)

Terms with forgotten included in their meaning

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memory
cause someone to remember something forgotten
storage
place where things are forgotten
resolution
of a situation or problem, to be forgotten or become less important
neglect
feeling neglected or forgotten
vague reference
unspecified or forgotten thing
memory
forgotten item or memory
food
food items forgotten or left for a long time in a fridge
problems or arguments
end or be forgotten in a short time

Examples of forgotten in a sentence

  • A forgotten promise lingered in his mind.
  • The forgotten book gathered dust on the shelf.
  • A forgotten promise can lead to disappointment.
  • The forgotten keys left him locked out.
  • She found a forgotten book under the bed.

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  1. French:oublié, ignoré, ...
  2. German:vergessen, zurückgelassen, ...
  3. Italian:dimenticato, trascurato, ...
  4. Spanish:olvidado, abandonado, ...
  5. Portuguese:esquecido, negligenciado, ...
  6. Chinese:被遗忘的, 被忽视的, ...
  7. Japanese:忘れられた, 放置された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنْسِيّ, مُتَجاهَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁכוּחַ, מֻזְנָח, ...
  10. Russian:забытый, заброшенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:забутий, залишений, ...
  12. Hindi:भुला हुआ, अनदेखा, ...
forget
fɔːˈɡɛt
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Definition of forget - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
memorytr./intr.lose memory of something or someonetr./intr.
  • I often forget names.
disremember unlearn
2.
neglecttr.fail to remember to do somethingtr.
  • Don't forget to lock the door.
disregard overlook
3.
psychologytr.Raredisregard something intentionallytr.Rare
  • He decided to forget the incident.
ignore overlook
4.
leave behindtr.Rareleave something behind unintentionallytr.Rare
  • I forgot my keys at home.
neglect overlook
5.
soft exclamationintr.Rareuse as a mild oathintr.Rare
  • Forget it, I'm not going.
disregard omit
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fail to remember something or someone
I often forget about my old classmates.
never mind
Forget it, I found the answer myself.
behave inappropriately by ignoring social norms or manners
He forgot himself and shouted at the guests..
elephants have excellent memory
It's true that elephants never forget, they remember places and faces.
used to say something is not important
If you can't come, forget about it, we'll manage.
stop being angry and fully forgive someone for a wrong
Sometimes you just have to forgive and forget.

Origin of forget

Old English, forgietan (to lose remembrance)

Examples of forget in a sentence

  • Don't forget to call your mother.
  • I always forget to water the plants.
  • He tends to forget his appointments.
  • She tried to forget the painful memories.
  • They chose to forget the past and move on.
  • He forgot his wallet at the restaurant.

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  1. French:oublier, négliger, ...
  2. German:vergessen, versäumen, ...
  3. Italian:dimenticare, trascurare, ...
  4. Spanish:olvidar, dejar de recordar, ...
  5. Portuguese:esquecer, ignorar, ...
  6. Chinese:忘记, 忽略, ...
  7. Japanese:忘れる, 怠る, ...
  8. Arabic:نَسِيَ, تَغَافَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁכּוֹחַ, לִשְׁכּוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:забывать, забыть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:забувати, забути, ...
  12. Hindi:भूलना, याद न रखना, ...

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