ignore
/ɪɡˈnɔː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ignores · ignoring · ignored
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
Verb
Examples
A problem ignored is a problem doubled.
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 pretend to not notice someone or something.
Verb
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 “ignore” mean?
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
Is “ignore” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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