What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untended
Example
The garden was untended and overgrown with weeds. [untended: adjective]
Example
The wound was left untended and became infected. [untended: past participle]
forgotten
Example
I have forgotten my keys at home. [forgotten: verb]
Example
The old building was forgotten and left to decay. [forgotten: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forgotten is more commonly used than untended in everyday language. Forgotten is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while untended is less common and refers specifically to a lack of care or attention towards physical objects or places.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between untended and forgotten?
Both untended and forgotten are neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
