Definitions and Examples of ignore, neglect
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Example
He decided to ignore the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the woods.
Fail to care for properly; leave undone or unattended.
Example
The landlord neglected to fix the leaky faucet, causing water damage to the apartment.
Key Differences: ignore vs neglect
- 1Ignore implies a deliberate decision not to pay attention to something or someone.
- 2Neglect implies a failure to give proper care or attention to something or someone.
Effective Usage of ignore, neglect
- 1Workplace: Use monitor to keep track of progress and ignore or neglect to describe what should not be done.
- 2Parenting: Use monitor to describe keeping an eye on children's activities and ignore or neglect to describe what should not be done.
- 3Academic: Use monitor to describe tracking academic performance and ignore or neglect to describe what should not be done.
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Remember this!
The antonyms ignore and neglect convey a lack of attention or care towards something or someone. Ignore implies a deliberate decision not to pay attention, while neglect implies a failure to give proper care or attention. Use these words in different contexts such as workplace, parenting, and academics to describe what should not be done.
