انگریزی

neglect

gb/nɪɡlˈɛkt/ us/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
B1 انگریزی
~ 3600
معانی
0 معانی
فعل B1 action
1

Fail to care for properly

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

استعمال کا انداز: to neglect [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
care for (Means to provide necessary attention and support.) | attend to (Means to give attention and deal with needs or problems.)
لفظی تراکیب
neglect duties |neglect a child |neglect responsibilities |neglect health |neglect a pet
موضوعات
daily life |responsibility |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم B1 state
2

Lack of proper care

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

ہم معنی الفاظ
disregard (Focuses more on lack of consideration than lack of care.) | abandonment (Implies complete leaving behind, often more severe than 'neglect'.)
متضاد الفاظ
attention (Giving focus or care.) | care (Providing what is needed for well-being.)
لفظی تراکیب
child neglect |signs of neglect |years of neglect |neglect of duty
موضوعات
daily life |responsibility |core_vocabulary |relationships
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The house was old because of neglect.
  • Neglect of pets is wrong.
  • The park was dirty from neglect.
  • Neglect of work can cause problems.
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neglect
IPA
GB/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
US/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
neg - lect (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
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Noun
  • Base: neglect
  • Plural: neglect
Verb
  • Base: neglect
  • 3rd Person Singular: neglects
  • Present Participle: neglecting
  • Past: neglected
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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

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