forgot
word · lemma: forget
/fɝˈɡɑt/, /fɔɹˈɡɑt/
fur-GAHT, for-GAHT
/fəɡˈɒt/
fuh-GOT
Definition
Past tense of 'forget'; means you did not remember something at a time in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Used in past tense to talk about things you didn't remember. Common with 'to' plus verb: 'I forgot to call.' Often confused with 'left' (physically left an object behind). 'Forgot' is less formal, common in speech.
Spanish: olvidóPortuguese (BR): esqueceuPortuguese (PT): esqueceuChinese (Simplified): 忘了Chinese (Traditional): 忘了Hindi: भूल गयाArabic: نَسِيَBengali: ভুলে গিয়েছিলামRussian: забыл - забылаJapanese: 忘れたVietnamese: đã quênKorean: 잊어버렸다Turkish: unuttumUrdu: بھول گیا - بھول گئیIndonesian: lupa
Example Sentences
I forgot my keys at home.
basic
She forgot to do her homework.
basic
We forgot his birthday last year.
basic
Sorry! I totally forgot about our meeting.
natural
He forgot what he wanted to say halfway through the story.
natural
I forgot how good this pizza tastes!
natural