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'.)
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overlook (Suggests failing to notice or attend to something, often unintentionally.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
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.)
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abandonment (Implies complete leaving behind, often more severe than 'neglect'.)
متضاد الفاظ
attention (Giving focus or care.)
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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.
گرامر
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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
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.