forgets
word · lemma: forget
/fɝˈɡɛts/
fur-GETS
/fəɡˈɛts/
fuh-GETS
Definition
To fail to remember something, such as information, an appointment, or to do something. Often used when someone does not recall something they should.
Usage & Nuances
Used in the third person singular ('he/she/it forgets'). Common collocations: 'forgets to', 'forgets about'. Often confused with 'misses' (which means to lack, not to forget). More formal alternatives include 'fails to remember.'
Spanish: olvidaPortuguese (BR): esquecePortuguese (PT): esqueceChinese (Simplified): 忘记Chinese (Traditional): 忘記Hindi: भूल जाता हैArabic: ينسىBengali: ভুলে যায়Russian: забываетJapanese: 忘れるVietnamese: quênKorean: 잊어버린다 - 잊는다Turkish: unuturUrdu: بھول جاتا ہےIndonesian: lupa
Example Sentences
Sometimes he forgets people's names.
basic
My brother often forgets to do his homework.
basic
She never forgets a birthday—it's impressive!
natural
If he forgets about the meeting again, I'll remind him.
natural
No one forgets their first love.
natural
She always forgets her keys at home.
basic