forgetting

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/fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To lose remembrance of.“I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school.”
To unintentionally not do, neglect.“I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary.”
To unintentionally leave something behind.“I forgot my car keys.”
To cease remembering.“Let's just forget about it.”

noun

The mental act by which something is forgotten.

Related words

Synonyms

disremember obliviate overlook pass over ignoring oblivion losing unlearning remembering mentioning neglecting overlooking forgetfulness slip lapse blackout amnesia unmindfulness

Antonyms

acquire learn mind recall recollect remember reminisce

Associated

retrieval forget memories interference cues marshall sarah curve recall forgotten

Rhymes

besetting upsetting setting bloodletting petting interpreting wetting netting getting jetting

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