forget
/fəˈɡɛt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: forgets · forgetting · forgot · forgat
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To lose remembrance of.
Verb
Examples
I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To unintentionally not do, neglect.
Verb
Examples
I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “forget” mean?
To lose remembrance of.
Is “forget” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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