Definitions and Examples of forget, ignore, disregard
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To fail to remember something; to be unable to recall.
Example
He tends to forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries.
To pay no attention to something or someone; to disregard intentionally.
Example
She chose to ignore his rude comments and not engage in an argument.
To pay no attention to something; to treat something as unimportant.
Example
He decided to disregard the negative feedback and focus on his goals.
Key Differences: forget vs ignore vs disregard
- 1Forget implies a lack of memory or ability to recall something.
- 2Ignore suggests a deliberate decision to pay no attention to something or someone.
- 3Disregard conveys a lack of importance or value given to something.
Effective Usage of forget, ignore, disregard
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express yourself more accurately.
- 2Discuss Ethics: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about ethics and morality.
- 3Reflect on History: Use these antonyms to reflect on how events and people have been remembered or forgotten throughout history.
Remember this!
The antonyms of commemorate convey a lack of attention or importance given to an event, person, or thing. Use forget when you cannot remember something, ignore when you deliberately pay no attention to something or someone, and disregard when you treat something as unimportant. These antonyms can be used to enhance vocabulary, discuss ethics, and reflect on history.
