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 leave the house. [forget: verb]
Example
I forgot to call my mom on her birthday. [forgot: past tense]
Example
He forgot all about his old job after starting his new one. [forget: phrasal verb]
overlook
Example
I overlooked the typo in my essay and got a lower grade. [overlooked: past tense]
Example
She decided to overlook her friend's rude comment and move on. [overlook: verb]
Example
The company decided to overlook the candidate's lack of experience due to their impressive skills. [overlook: phrasal verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forget is more common than overlook in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between forget and overlook?
Overlook is more formal than forget and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
