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Forget

fərˈɡɛt
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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unutmak, göz ardı etmek, hatırlamamak, unutmaya çalışmak, unutkan olmak

Forget meanings in Turkish

unutmak

Example:
I forgot my keys at home.
Anahtarlarımı evde unuttum.
Don't forget to call me later.
Beni sonra aramayı unutma.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday situations, casual conversations
Note: The verb 'unutmak' is commonly used in daily life and can refer to forgetting physical items or actions.

göz ardı etmek

Example:
He tends to forget important details.
Önemli detayları göz ardı etme eğilimindedir.
You shouldn't forget the rules.
Kuralları göz ardı etmemelisin.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Situations involving neglecting information or rules
Note: This phrase is used when someone overlooks or disregards something important.

hatırlamamak

Example:
I can't forget the look on her face.
Onun yüzündeki ifadeyi hatırlamıyorum.
He forgot the meeting time.
Toplantı zamanını hatırlamadı.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Situations where someone fails to remember something
Note: 'Hatırlamamak' emphasizes the inability to recall a fact or an event.

unutmaya çalışmak

Example:
She is trying to forget her past.
Geçmişini unutmaya çalışıyor.
He wants to forget the bad memories.
Kötü anıları unutmak istiyor.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Situations involving deliberate attempts to forget something painful or unpleasant
Note: This phrase reflects an active effort to forget rather than an accidental forgetfulness.

unutkan olmak

Example:
He is quite forgetful these days.
Bu günlerde oldukça unutkan.
Being forgetful can be frustrating.
Unutkan olmak sinir bozucu olabilir.
Usage: informalContext: Describing a person's characteristic or tendency to forget
Note: This term refers to a habitual state of forgetfulness.

Forget's synonyms

Omit

To leave out or fail to include something.
Example: She omitted to mention the meeting in her report.
Note: Omit implies a deliberate decision not to include something.

Neglect

To fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone.
Example: He neglected to lock the door before leaving.
Note: Neglect often implies a lack of attention or care rather than a deliberate act.

Overlook

To fail to notice or consider something.
Example: I must have overlooked your email in my inbox.
Note: Overlook suggests a failure to see or recognize something rather than intentionally forgetting.

Disregard

To ignore or pay no attention to something.
Example: He disregarded my advice and ended up in trouble.
Note: Disregard implies a conscious decision to ignore or pay no attention to something.

Forget expressions, common phrases

Slip one's mind

To forget something, especially something important or urgent.
Example: I'm sorry I didn't call you back yesterday; it completely slipped my mind.
Note: This phrase emphasizes a momentary lapse in memory.

Forget about it

To stop thinking about or dwelling on something.
Example: I can't believe I lost the game. Forget about it, let's move on.
Note: This phrase suggests dismissing the matter or letting it go.

Blank out

To forget something temporarily; to have a moment of forgetfulness.
Example: I completely blanked out during the exam and couldn't remember any of the answers.
Note: This phrase often implies a sudden loss of memory.

Let slip one's mind

To forget something unintentionally or accidentally.
Example: I'm sorry I forgot your birthday; it just let it slip my mind.
Note: Similar to 'slip one's mind,' but with a sense of inadvertence.

Draw a blank

To be unable to remember something; to have a complete memory lapse.
Example: I tried to remember his name, but I just drew a blank.
Note: This phrase implies a total failure to recall information.

Forget oneself

To behave in an inappropriate way due to a momentary loss of control.
Example: I forgot myself and shouted at my boss in front of everyone.
Note: This phrase suggests a temporary lapse in self-control or awareness.

Slip one's memory

To forget something; to fail to recall a piece of information.
Example: Her name slipped my memory, but now I remember it's Sarah.
Note: Similar to 'slip one's mind,' but with a focus on memory.

Forget everyday (slang) expressions

Space out

To space out means to mentally disengage or become unaware of one's surroundings, often resulting in forgetting something or being absent-minded.
Example: I totally spaced out during the meeting and missed what the boss said.
Note:

Zonk out

To zonk out means to fall asleep suddenly or lose consciousness, leading to forgetting tasks or events.
Example: I zonked out after studying for hours and forgot to call my friend back.
Note:

Ditch

To ditch something means to intentionally neglect, abandon, or forget about it.
Example: I totally ditched our dinner plans last night; it completely slipped my mind.
Note:

Let it slip

To let something slip means to accidentally reveal or disclose information that was supposed to be kept secret, often leading to forgetfulness or making a mistake.
Example: I accidentally let it slip that we were throwing a surprise party for him.
Note:

Space cadet

A space cadet is a term for someone who is forgetful, absent-minded, or easily loses focus on tasks.
Example: I'm such a space cadet today; I forgot my keys, wallet, and even my phone.
Note: This term refers to someone who is chronically forgetful or absent-minded, likened to a forgetful astronaut floating in space.

Forget - Examples

I always forget my keys.
Anahtarlarımı her zaman unuturum.
Don't forget to call your mother.
Anneni aramayı unutma.
He forgot his wallet at home.
Cüzdanını evde unuttu.

Forget grammar

Forget - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: forget
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): forgot
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): forgotten
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): forgetting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): forgets
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): forget
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): forget
Syllables, Separation and Stress
forget Contains 2 syllables: for • get
Phonetic transcription: fər-ˈget
for get , fər ˈget (The red syllable is stressed)

Forget - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
forget: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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