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neglected

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //nəˈɡɫɛktəd// UK //nɪɡlˈɛktɪd// ne·glect·ed

v. to fail to take care of something or someone properly. You also use it when you forget or choose not to do a task you should have done.

v. to fail to care for properly; to leave unattended or disregarded. Often implies a breach of duty or a failure to perform a necessary action.


SIMPLE

He neglected his garden, so it is full of weeds.

CONTEXTUAL

The landlord neglected the building for years, leading to serious structural damage and safety concerns.

COMPLEX

While the author focused heavily on the protagonist's internal monologue, she neglected to provide sufficient world-building, leaving the setting feeling somewhat hollow.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and can take a direct object or a 'to' infinitive.

Pitfall

He neglected about his duties.He neglected his duties.Neglect is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before the object.

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