neglect
gb/nɪɡlˈɛkt/ us/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
B1
Engleză
~ 3600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
B1
action
1
Fail to care for properly
To not take care of someone or something when you should.
Tipar de utilizare:
to neglect [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
ignore (Implies not paying attention, but may lack the sense of responsibility present in 'neglect'.)
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overlook (Suggests failing to notice or attend to something, often unintentionally.)
Antonime
care for (Means to provide necessary attention and support.)
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attend to (Means to give attention and deal with needs or problems.)
Colocații
neglect duties
|neglect a child
|neglect responsibilities
|neglect health
|neglect a pet
Teme
daily life
|responsibility
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
state
2
Lack of proper care
When you do not take care of someone or something as you should.
Sinonime
disregard (Focuses more on lack of consideration than lack of care.)
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abandonment (Implies complete leaving behind, often more severe than 'neglect'.)
Antonime
attention (Giving focus or care.)
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care (Providing what is needed for well-being.)
Colocații
child neglect
|signs of neglect
|years of neglect
|neglect of duty
Teme
daily life
|responsibility
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The house was old because of neglect.
- Neglect of pets is wrong.
- The park was dirty from neglect.
- Neglect of work can cause problems.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
neglect
IPA
GB/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
US/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
Silabe și accent
neg - lect (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: neglect
- Plural: neglect
Verb
- Base: neglect
- 3rd Person Singular: neglects
- Present Participle: neglecting
- Past: neglected
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
neglects
verb
neglecting
verb
neglected
verb
Core family
neglectful
adjective B2
Related words
Advanced or less common
negligible
adjective C1
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The officer was dismissed for neglect of duty.
- Neglect of duty can damage an organization's reputation.