forgetting
- 01 A1 Beginner
v.the state of not being able to bring a memory or fact back into your mind.
v.the present participle of 'forget', describing the ongoing or habitual failure to retrieve information from long-term memory.
Simple“I am always forgetting where I put my glasses when I am in a hurry.”
In context“He found himself forgetting even the most basic details of the contract as the stress of the negotiation mounted.”
PitfallI am forgetting my keys every day. I forget my keys every day.Use the simple present 'forget' for habits. Use the continuous 'forgetting' only for a process happening right now or a gradual change.
SynonymsblankinglosingAntonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
v.failing to do something you were supposed to do.
v.the act of unintentionally omitting a required action or duty.
Simple“Forgetting to lock the door is a mistake I only made once.”
In context“Forgetting to include the primary stakeholder in the initial email thread caused significant delays in the project's approval phase.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.the mental process of losing a memory.
n.the psychological or cognitive process by which information is lost or becomes inaccessible in the mind.
Simple“The doctor explained that some forgetting is a normal part of getting older.”
In context“The study explores the mechanics of intentional forgetting, where the brain actively suppresses traumatic or irrelevant information to maintain cognitive health.”
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