forgot

[fer-got] / fərˈgɒt /

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not be able to remember v.
leave behind v.

VERB

not be able to remember

Synonyms

STRONG

blow obliterate

WEAK

clean forget consign to oblivion dismiss from mind disremember draw a blank escape one's memory fail to remember let slip from memory lose consciousness of lose sight of misrecollect think no more of

Antonyms

WEAK

carry learn recall recollect remember take

VERB

leave behind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fail ignore neglect overlook skip

STRONG

blink discount disregard drop omit slight transgress trespass

WEAK

lose sight of overpass pass over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve complete finish heed look at notice regard succeed

STRONG

attend pay attention

WEAK

carry learn recall recollect remember take

Example Sentences

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forgot

“People’s willingness to listen to scientists was not necessarily coming back after laetrile. And I think regulators and scientists forgot it at their own peril.”

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

A mural of Bonnie Tyler has been unveiled in her hometown as a tribute to the global star "who never forgot her roots".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

If you turned in your vote-by-mail ballot and forgot to sign it, your vote will still count.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

It’s possible that they forgot prior generosity and focused on your “sorry, no.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026

“Of course she’s not going alone! Nollie was excited today and forgot to wait, that’s all. Corrie is going with me.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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