Synonyms for

Forgets

Verb / fɜ:ˈgets / / fɔ:ˈrgets / Another word for forgets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To fail to remember something.

Synonyms & similar words

bury remember mind forget blankout block leave drawablank overlook neglect disremember omit fail skip miss drop erase disregard ignore unlearn unmind

Synonyms by register

Formal

omits neglects disregards

Informal

draws a blank slips one's mind can't recall

Literary

leaves behind lets slip

Antonyms

remembers recalls retains keeps holds memorizes

Common collocations

  • forgets to lock
  • forgets where
  • forgets his name
  • forgets the password
  • forgets to buy
  • forgets the date
  • forgets to call

Word family

noun forgetfulness
verb forget
adjective forgetful

Usage note

The verb 'forgets' is the third-person singular present tense of 'forget'. It is commonly used to describe the act of failing to remember something.

Example sentences

  1. He forgets his keys every morning.
  2. She forgets her friend's birthday.
  3. I forget where I put my phone.
  4. They forget to turn off the lights.
  5. He never forgets to say please and thank you.

Quotes

  • The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.
  • When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

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