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forget

US /fɚˈɡɛt/

verb Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave.

Synonyms

  • overlooka high place affording a good view
  • neglectlack of attention and due care

Collocations

  • Easy don't forget your keys
    a collocation phrase: don't forget your keys
  • Medium forget past differences
    to forget past differences, meaning to dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
  • Hard never forget fiduciary responsibilities
    describing never forget fiduciary responsibilities (not ever; at no time in the past or future)
  • Very Hard forgive and forget past grievances
    to forgive and forget past grievances, meaning to stop blaming or grant forgiveness

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