Forgetting

verb

/fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 4.0

Definitions

1.verbTo lose remembrance of.

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

2.verbTo unintentionally not do, neglect.

"I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary."

3.verbTo unintentionally leave something behind.

"I forgot my car keys."

4.verbTo cease remembering.

"Let's just forget about it."

5.verbEuphemism for fuck, screw (a mild oath).

"Forget you!"

6.nounThe mental act by which something is forgotten.

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