forget
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: nullpast: forgotpp: forgottening: forgettingcomp: nullsup: null
This word describes a gap in consciousness or a failure of retrieval. It often carries a sense of accidental loss or negligence, ranging from a minor annoyance to a tragic cognitive decline. The feeling is one of a void where a piece of knowledge should be. In emotional contexts, it suggests a conscious effort to move past a trauma or a grudge. Choosing to forget someone implies a desire to erase their influence from one's life, shifting the word from a cognitive failure to a psychological defense mechanism.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To fail to remember a piece of information or a specific fact.
"I forgot my password again."
Transitive Verb
[something]
To fail to carry or bring a required object to a place.
"He forgot his umbrella on the train."