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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.
2.
neglectneglected or overlooked due to inattention
- The forgotten garden was overgrown with weeds.
3.
left behindleft behind unintentionally
- His forgotten wallet caused a lot of inconvenience..
Expressions with forgotten
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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.
impossible to forget due to significance or impact
The concert was a never to be forgotten experience.
not fully forgotten, still partly remembered or present
She recalled a half-forgotten song from her childhood.
legal right to delete personal information for privacy
He used his right to be forgotten to remove old posts.
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
cultural return
revitalize something inactive or forgotten
recall unpleasantly
bring up something forgotten or unpleasant from the past
forgotten
heard but not remembered
revive thought
bring back a forgotten thought
personal closure
indicate that a personal relationship or phase is finished and forgotten
resolution
the problem ends or is forgotten quickly
nostalgia
wonder about the fate of something forgotten
finality
completely finished or forgotten, beyond recovery
organization
forgotten or neglected in a busy situation
memory
be forgotten or not remembered
memory communication
spoken things are easily forgotten, written things last long
forget ignore
cause a story to be forgotten or ignored over time
uncover facts
uncover hidden or forgotten facts
public attention
become unnoticed or forgotten by people
forgotten detail
small, unimportant person or event, barely noted in past accounts
reminder
help someone remember something forgotten
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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- French:oublié, ignoré, ...
- German:vergessen, zurückgelassen, ...
- Italian:dimenticato, trascurato, ...
- Spanish:olvidado, abandonado, ...
- Portuguese:esquecido, negligenciado, ...
- Chinese:被遗忘的, 被忽视的, ...
- Japanese:忘れられた, 放置された, ...
- Arabic:مَنْسِيّ, مُتَجاهَل, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁכוּחַ, מֻזְנָח, ...
- Russian:забытый, заброшенный, ...
- Ukrainian:забутий, залишений, ...
- Hindi:भुला हुआ, अनदेखा, ...
Definition of forget - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
memorytr./intr. lose memory of something or someonetr./intr.
- I often forget names.
2.
neglecttr. fail to remember to do somethingtr.
- Don't forget to lock the door.
3.
psychologytr. Rare disregard something intentionallytr. Rare
- He decided to forget the incident.
4.
leave behindtr. Rare leave something behind unintentionallytr. Rare
- I forgot my keys at home.
5.
- Forget it, I'm not going.
Expressions with forget
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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.
fail to show proper etiquette
She forgot her manners and didn't thank the host.
dismiss something as unimportant or irrelevant
When he suggested working late, she said, 'Forget that noise!'
escape reality and avoid thinking about problems
He listens to music to forget the world.
learn from past mistakes while forgiving
Forgive but don't forget the lessons learned.
pardon someone's mistake but remember it
She decided to forgive but not forget his betrayal.
used in Remembrance Day ceremonies to remember war casualties
Lest we forget, we honor the fallen soldiers today.
used to remind someone to not forget something important
Take your keys, lest you forget them.
remind someone to complete a writing task
Don't forget to write the report by Friday.
stop thinking about past events
She decided to forget the past and focus on her future.
move on from someone emotionally
After the breakup, he tried to forget you.
completely fail to remember something
I clean forget your birthday every year.
make sure you remember what I just said
I am the best, don't you forget it!
disregard disagreements to achieve harmony or cooperation
They decided to forget their differences and work together.
act rudely or impolitely
Don't forget your manners when you disagree with the waiter.
always remember something important or significant
Never forget the lessons of history.
launch something that operates independently without further control
The system allows you to fire and forget the updates.
drug causing memory loss, often misused
Flunitrazepam is sometimes called a forget me drug.
light tint of blue like the flower
She wore a forget-me-not dress.
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.
Don't forget your umbrella in the taxi. Forget it, I'm done with this nonsense. Forget that, let's try something else.
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- French:oublier, négliger, ...
- German:vergessen, versäumen, ...
- Italian:dimenticare, trascurare, ...
- Spanish:olvidar, dejar de recordar, ...
- Portuguese:esquecer, ignorar, ...
- Chinese:忘记, 忽略, ...
- Japanese:忘れる, 怠る, ...
- Arabic:نَسِيَ, تَغَافَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁכּוֹחַ, לִשְׁכּוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:забывать, забыть, ...
- Ukrainian:забувати, забути, ...
- Hindi:भूलना, याद न रखना, ...
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