Definitions
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verb
To not remember something.
Examples
- I have forgotten most of what I learned in school.
- I forgot her name as soon as we met.
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verb
To not do something you should have done.
Examples
- I forgot to buy flowers for our wedding anniversary.
- Don't forget to lock the door.
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verb
To leave something behind by mistake.
Examples
- I forgot my umbrella at the office.
- She forgot her keys and had to wait outside.
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verb
To stop thinking about something on purpose.
Examples
- Let's just forget I ever told you about it.
- You should forget the past and move on.
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verb
To not realize or remember a fact for a moment.
Examples
- I forget that you had already told me that.
- He seemed to forget how late it was getting.
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verb
A mild word used in place of a stronger rude word, to show you are annoyed.
Examples
- Forget this, I'm going home.
- Oh, forget it, let's just move on.