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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."

Transitive Verb
[doing]

To fail to perform a planned task or duty.

"She forgot to lock the front door."

Intransitive Verb

To lose a memory or cease to think about something over time.

"As he aged, he began to forget the details of his childhood."

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