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neglecting

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //nɪˈɡɫɛktɪŋ// UK //nɪɡlˈɛktɪŋ// ne·glect·ing

v. failing to take care of someone or something properly. It means you are not giving enough attention to a person, a job, or a thing that needs it.

v. failing to provide proper care, attention, or maintenance to something or someone. Present participle of 'neglect'; describes the ongoing act of ignoring responsibilities or needs.


SIMPLE

He is neglecting his garden, so the plants are dying.

CONTEXTUAL

By neglecting the regular maintenance of the car, the owner risked a much more expensive repair in the future.

COMPLEX

The report suggests that by neglecting the emotional needs of the students, the institution is inadvertently hindering their long-term academic success and personal development.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it can be followed by a noun or a gerund.

Pitfall

He is neglecting of his duties.He is neglecting his duties.Neglect is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without the preposition 'of'.

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