forget
To not remember something.
To be unable to recall something from memory.
To not take something because you did not think about it.
To leave something behind because you did not think of it or remember to take it.
To not do something because you didn't think about it.
To not do something because you did not remember it.
To stop thinking about or caring about something.
To deliberately or naturally stop thinking about, being concerned about, or being affected by something.
- Base: forget
- 3rd Person Singular: forgets
- Present Participle: forgetting
- Past: forgot
- Past Participle: forgotten
- Irregular present participle: forgetting Verb
- Irregular past: forgot Verb
- Irregular past participle: forgotten Verb
don't forget
1Reminder to remember something important
Used to tell someone they must remember to do something.
- Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
- Don't forget your passport for the trip.
forget about it
1Stop worrying or discussing it
Used to tell someone not to worry or think more about something, or that it's not important.
- If you don't like it, just forget about it.
- "Sorry for the mistake." "Forget about it."
forget oneself
1Lose self-control or manners temporarily
To behave in a way that is not polite or usual for you, usually because of strong feelings.
- In his anger, he quite forgot himself and shouted at the manager.
- She forgot herself and started laughing loudly.
forgive and forget
1Let go of anger and memory of wrongs
To stop being angry about something and not think about it anymore.
- It's time to forgive and forget if we want peace.
- They decided to forgive and forget after their disagreement.
- They finally decided to forgive and forget after years of arguing.
- It’s best to forgive and forget so you can move on.