Forget meaning

What does “forget” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“forget” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: dismiss from the mind; stop remembering.

forget

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
“I tried to bury these unpleasant memories”
Synonymsbury
Oppositesremember
be unable to remember
“I'm drawing a blank”
“You are blocking the name of your first wife!”
Synonymsblock blank out draw a blank
Oppositesremember
forget to do something
“Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!”
Oppositesmind
leave behind unintentionally
“I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant”
“I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors”
Synonymsleave

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University