Synonyms for

Forget

Verb / fɜ:ˈget / / fɔ:ˈrget / Another word for forget — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to fail to remember something

Synonyms & similar words

leave block mind remember drawablank blankout bury overlook neglect disregard ignore miss skip omit abandon disremember

Synonyms by register

Formal

disregard neglect overlook

Informal

space out zone out blank out slip one's mind

Literary

lose from mind let slip from memory

Antonyms

remember recall retain memorize learn know

Common collocations

  • forget to do
  • forget about it
  • forget the name
  • forget the password
  • forget to mention
  • forget where
  • forget to buy

Word family

noun forgetfulness
verb forget
adjective forgetful

Usage note

Avoid using 'forget' with 'that' when referring to a person; instead, say 'forget about'.

Example sentences

  1. I always forget where I put my keys.
  2. Don't forget to brush your teeth before bed.
  3. I forgot my friend's birthday.
  4. Sometimes I forget what I learned in school.
  5. I can't forget the time we went to the beach.

Quotes

  • 'Forget-me-nots,' whispered the dragonfly. 'Say it again, for I have never heard of forget-me-nots, and I shall forget.'
  • You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.
  • 'Forget all the reasons why it won't work and believe the one reason why it will.' - Unknown

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