Definitions and Examples of neglect, ignore, postpone
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone properly.
Example
If you neglect your health, you may suffer from various illnesses.
Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Example
If you ignore your responsibilities, you may face negative consequences.
Delay doing something until a later time; put off.
Example
We had to postpone our trip due to bad weather conditions.
Key Differences: neglect vs ignore vs postpone
- 1Neglect implies a lack of care or attention towards something or someone.
- 2Ignore suggests a deliberate decision to not acknowledge or pay attention to something or someone.
- 3Postpone means to delay doing something until a later time.
Effective Usage of neglect, ignore, postpone
- 1Enhance Productivity: Use prioritize to manage tasks effectively and efficiently.
- 2Avoid Negligence: Use neglect to describe situations where something or someone is not receiving proper care or attention.
- 3Express Disregard: Use ignore to describe situations where someone is intentionally disregarding something or someone.
- 4Delay Action: Use postpone to describe situations where something is being delayed until a later time.
Remember this!
The antonyms of prioritize are neglect, ignore, and postpone. Use these words to describe situations where something is not receiving proper care or attention (neglect), situations where someone is intentionally disregarding something or someone (ignore), and situations where something is being delayed until a later time (postpone). Use prioritize to manage tasks effectively and efficiently.
