forget · v
forget it
B2 used to tell someone not to worry about something because it is not important
Dictionary examples:
"I'm sorry I missed your birthday." "Forget it, it doesn't matter." (10.6)
I forget
C2 used to say you don't remember, instead of "I have forgotten"
Dictionary examples:
I forget when we last saw him. (29.7)
forget (NOT DO)
B1 to not remember to do something
Dictionary examples:
I forgot to put on pants before my Zoom meeting! (0.0)
I forgot to turn off caps lock. NOW EVERYONE THINKS I'M SHOUTING! (0.0)
I forgot to turn off the oven and baked my keys! (0.0)
I forgot to phone Jan. (12.5)
Dad's always forgetting to take his pills. (19.1)
forget (NOT REMEMBER)
B1 to be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something
Dictionary examples:
He forgot his own name during a job interview! (0.0)
He forgot his phone password and tried his cat's birthday! (0.0)
I forgot my pants and went to work in pajamas! (0.0)
I've forgotten what you do next. (10.6)
I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. (16.2)
I completely forgot about Gemma's party. (17.1)
I've forgotten how to operate this thing. (18.8)
She'd forgotten that Lucy was coming over. (27.2)
forget (NOT BRING)
A2 to not bring something with you because you did not remember it
Dictionary examples:
I forgot my pants! Now everyone at work can see my underwear. (0.0)
I forgot my wallet. Can I pay with a smile instead? (0.0)
Oh no! I forgot my homework. The dog didn't eat it this time! (0.0)
I've forgotten my keys. (8.4)
forget (STOP THINKING)
B1 to stop thinking about someone or something
Dictionary examples:
I'll never forget the time I forgot to turn off my mic during online class. (0.0)
Don't forget to breathe during your exam. It's kind of important. (0.0)
I'll never forget the day I forgot to wear pants to school. (0.0)
I'll never forget him for as long as I live. (19.3)
Don't forget...
A1 remember
Dictionary examples:
Don't forget your pants! (0.0)
Don't forget to sleep! (0.0)
Don't forget to wake up! (0.0)
Don't forget your homework! (10.0)
Don't forget that classes start at 2:00 this afternoon. (26.0)
Don't forget to lock the door. (37.5)