Main Entry: for·get

Pronunciation: \fər-ˈget, fȯr-\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): for·got \-ˈgät\; for·got·ten \-ˈgä-t^ən\ or for·got; for·get·ting

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English forgietan, from for- + -gietan (akin to Old Norse geta to get)

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb 1 a : to lose the remembrance of : be unable to think of or recall <I forget his name> b obsolete : to cease from doing
2 : to treat with inattention or disregard <forgot their old friends>
3 a : to disregard intentionally : overlook —usually used in the imperative <I shouldn't have said that, so just forget it> b : to give up hope for or expectation of —usually used in the imperative <as for prompt service, forget it>intransitive verb 1 : to cease remembering or noticing <forgive and forget>
2 : to fail to become mindful at the proper time <forgot about paying the bill>

synonyms see neglect

— for·get·ter noun

— forget oneself : to lose one's dignity, temper, or self-control