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forgot

"Forgot" is the simple past tense of the verb "forget." It has a couple of closely related senses, all revolving around the idea of something slipping out of your memory — whether that's a fact, an object, or even a person.

1verbfailed to remember a fact or information

When something was in your memory but you could not recall it at a certain moment, you 'forgot' it. Think of it like a file that was saved on your computer but you couldn't find it when you needed it.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I forgot her phone number, so I couldn't call her.

He forgot the answer during the exam, even though he had studied it the night before.

She forgot what time the meeting started and arrived late.

2verbleft something behind or failed to bring it

When you physically left an object somewhere because it didn't come to your mind, you 'forgot' it. This is very common in daily life — you walked out the door without something you needed.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I forgot my umbrella at home and got soaked in the rain.

She forgot her passport at the hotel and had to go back.

He forgot his lunch on the kitchen counter.

3verbfailed to do something you were supposed to do

When a task or responsibility slipped your mind and you didn't do it, you 'forgot' to do it. Notice that in this sense, 'forgot' is almost always followed by 'to' and another verb.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I forgot to lock the door before leaving.

She forgot to send the email to her manager.

They forgot to buy milk on the way home.

4verbfigurativestopped thinking about something on purpose

Sometimes 'forgot' is used in a more figurative way, meaning someone chose to stop thinking about something — like a bad memory or a past event. It suggests a deliberate or emotional letting go.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

After the argument, he tried to forget what had happened and move on.

She forgot all her worries the moment she arrived at the beach.

Let's forget the past and start fresh.

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