Definitions and Examples of disregard, ignore
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To pay no attention to; ignore.
Example
He chose to disregard the safety instructions and ended up getting injured.
To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Example
She decided to ignore the warning signs and continued driving despite the heavy rain.
Key Differences: disregard vs ignore
- 1Disregard implies not paying attention to something, while beware implies being cautious and alert.
- 2Ignore suggests a deliberate decision to not pay attention to something, while beware suggests a warning or advice to be careful.
Effective Usage of disregard, ignore
- 1Safety Instructions: Use beware to warn someone of potential danger or harm.
- 2Advice: Use beware to advise someone to be cautious or alert.
- 3Disregard: Use disregard and ignore to indicate that someone is not paying attention to something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of beware are disregard and ignore. Use beware to warn or advise someone to be cautious or alert. Use disregard and ignore to indicate that someone is not paying attention to something.