What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
forget
Example
I always forget my keys when I'm in a hurry. [forget: verb]
Example
Don't forget to call your mom on her birthday. [forget: verb]
Example
He forgets his manners when he's nervous. [forget: verb]
omit
Example
The recipe says to omit the salt if you're on a low-sodium diet. [omit: verb]
Example
She omitted some important details from her report. [omitted: past tense]
Example
The survey omitted several key questions. [omitted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forget is more common than omit in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is more versatile. Omit is less common but is often used in formal or academic writing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between forget and omit?
Omit is more formal than forget and is often used in written or academic contexts. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation.
