Ignore

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnɔr/

Definitions of ignore

verb to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally

Example Sentences

A1 Please ignore the noise and focus on your work.

A2 It's rude to ignore someone when they are talking to you.

B1 Sometimes it's best to ignore negative comments and stay positive.

B2 She decided to ignore his text messages and move on with her life.

C1 The politician chose to ignore the criticism and continue with his policies.

C2 It can be difficult to ignore distractions and stay focused during a high-pressure situation.

Examples of ignore in a Sentence

formal It is important not to ignore any warning signs of potential safety hazards in the workplace.

informal I know you're busy, but please don't ignore my messages.

slang Dude, don't ignore me when I'm trying to talk to you.

figurative Sometimes we choose to ignore the truth because it is too painful to accept.

Grammatical Forms of ignore

• past tense: ignored
• plural: ignores
• comparative: more ignored
• superlative: most ignored
• present tense: ignore
• future tense: will ignore
• perfect tense: have ignored
• continuous tense: ignoring
• singular: ignores
• positive degree: ignore
• infinitive: to ignore
• gerund: ignoring
• participle: ignored

Origin and Evolution of ignore

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ignore' originated from the Latin word 'ignorare', which means 'to not know or be unaware of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ignore' has retained its original meaning of disregarding or paying no attention to something, but has also evolved to include the idea of intentionally overlooking or neglecting something or someone.