forget

[fer-get] / fərˈgɛt /

VERB

not be able to remember

Synonyms

STRONG

obliterate

WEAK

clean forget consign to oblivion dismiss from mind disremember draw a blank escape one's memory fail to remember let slip from memory lose consciousness of lose sight of misrecollect think no more of unsee

Antonyms

WEAK

carry learn recall recollect remember take

VERB

leave behind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fail ignore neglect overlook skip

STRONG

blink discount disregard drop omit slight transgress trespass

WEAK

lose sight of overpass pass over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve complete finish heed look at notice regard succeed

STRONG

attend pay attention

WEAK

carry learn recall recollect remember take

Example Sentences

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Oh, let’s not forget a generous slice of “Díaz Delight” for dessert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But just don’t forget the longer-term upside case for gold.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Some analysts have argued that shareholders shouldn’t forget the importance of electric vehicles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Americans can’t forget that their jobs and daily routine contribute to something much larger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

‘Please tell the children I’ll never forget them,’ I said.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler