इंग्रजी

neglect

gb/nɪɡlˈɛkt/ us/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 3600
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद B1 action
1

Fail to care for properly

To not take care of someone or something when you should.

वापर नमुना: to neglect [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neglect' with 'forget'. 'Neglect' means to fail to care for something, often repeatedly or over time, while 'forget' is about not remembering.
समानार्थी शब्द
ignore (Implies not paying attention, but may lack the sense of responsibility present in 'neglect'.) | overlook (Suggests failing to notice or attend to something, often unintentionally.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
care for (Means to provide necessary attention and support.) | attend to (Means to give attention and deal with needs or problems.)
सहप्रयोग
neglect duties |neglect a child |neglect responsibilities |neglect health |neglect a pet
विषय
daily life |responsibility |relationships |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She neglected her garden, and the plants died.
  • The company neglected safety procedures, leading to an accident.
  • Parents must not neglect their children's education.
  • He neglected his own health for years while working long hours.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She neglected her dog, and it was hungry.
  • He neglected his homework and got a bad grade.
  • The man neglected his car, so it broke.
  • We must not neglect our friends.
नाम B1 state
2

Lack of proper care

When you do not take care of someone or something as you should.

समानार्थी शब्द
disregard (Focuses more on lack of consideration than lack of care.) | abandonment (Implies complete leaving behind, often more severe than 'neglect'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
attention (Giving focus or care.) | care (Providing what is needed for well-being.)
सहप्रयोग
child neglect |signs of neglect |years of neglect |neglect of duty
विषय
daily life |responsibility |core_vocabulary |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • The building showed signs of neglect.
  • Neglect of duty can lead to dismissal.
  • Child neglect is a serious crime.
  • After years of neglect, the park was restored.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The house was old because of neglect.
  • Neglect of pets is wrong.
  • The park was dirty from neglect.
  • Neglect of work can cause problems.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
neglect
IPA
GB/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
US/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
neg - lect (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: neglect
  • Plural: neglect
Verb
  • Base: neglect
  • 3rd Person Singular: neglects
  • Present Participle: neglecting
  • Past: neglected
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
neglects verb neglecting verb neglected verb
Core family
neglectful adjective B2
Related words
negligence noun C1 negligent adjective B2 negligently adverb B2
Advanced or less common
negligible adjective C1
वाक्प्रचार

criminal neglect

1
/kɹˈɪmənəl nɪɡlˈɛkt/
fixed phrase formal

Illegal failure to provide care

When someone does not give needed care and this is against the law.

उदाहरणे
  • The parent was charged with criminal neglect after leaving the child alone.
  • Criminal neglect can result in prison time.

gross neglect

1
/ɡɹˈoʊs nɪɡlˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

Extreme lack of care

Very serious failure to take care of something or someone.

उदाहरणे
  • The collapse was due to gross neglect by the maintenance team.
  • Gross neglect of safety measures led to the disaster.

neglect of duty

1
/nɪɡlˈɛkt əv dˈuti/
fixed phrase formal

Failure to do required work

When someone does not do the work or tasks they are supposed to do.

उदाहरणे
  • The officer was dismissed for neglect of duty.
  • Neglect of duty can damage an organization's reputation.

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