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forget

/fəˈɡɛt/

verb

Meaning

  • To lose remembrance of.

    "I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

  • To unintentionally not do, neglect.

    "I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary."

  • To unintentionally leave something behind.

    "I forgot my car keys."

  • To cease remembering.

    "Let's just forget about it."

  • Euphemism for fuck, screw (a mild oath).

    "Forget you!"

Synonyms

disremember,
obliviate,
overlook,
pass over