Forget

Pronunciation: /fərˈɡɛt/

Definitions of forget

verb to fail to remember something; to unintentionally not remember something

Example Sentences

A1 I always forget where I put my keys.

A2 Don't forget to buy milk on your way home.

B1 She forgot to send the email before leaving the office.

B2 I can't believe I forgot our anniversary date.

C1 Despite his age, he never forgets a face.

C2 I often forget how lucky I am to have such supportive friends.

Examples of forget in a Sentence

formal It is important not to forget to include all necessary documents with your application.

informal Hey, don't forget to pick up milk on your way home.

slang I can't believe you forgot to text me back!

figurative Time may fade memories, but some things we never truly forget.

Grammatical Forms of forget

• past tense: forgot
• plural: forgets
• comparative: more forgetful
• superlative: most forgetful
• present tense: forget
• future tense: will forget
• perfect tense: have forgotten
• continuous tense: is forgetting
• singular: forgets
• positive degree: forget
• infinitive: to forget
• gerund: forgetting
• participle: forgotten

Origin and Evolution of forget

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'forget' originated from the Old English word 'forgietan' which means to lose the power of remembering.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forget' has retained its basic meaning of not remembering or failing to recall something, but its usage has expanded to include the idea of neglecting or failing to do something as well.