Forgotten — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Forgotten
Forgotten (verb)
- to lose the remembrance of, be unable to think of or recall
- to fail to remember to bring or take
- to cease from doing
- to cease to feel resentment against (an offender), pardon
- to give up resentment of or claim to requital for
- to grant relief from payment of
Forgotten (noun)
- a person or category of persons that receives less attention than is merited
Forgotten (phrase)
- to lose one's dignity, temper, or self-control
Forgotten (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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left unoccupied or unused
"a forgotten doll under the bed"
"a long-forgotten house down a winding dirt road"
Forgotten (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to be unable to recall or think of
"I forget exactly on which street that the house is"
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to fail to give proper attention to
"she promised not to forget her high school friends after she went off to college"
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to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
"he forgot the pot boiling on the stove"
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to miss the opportunity or obligation
"I forgot to call on his birthday"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forgotten
The most common words with a similar meaning to Forgotten:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Forgotten
Words with the opposite meaning of Forgotten:
Near Antonyms of Forgotten
Word Forms of Forgotten
Inflections: forgot, forgetting, forgave, forgiven, forgiving
Derived words: forgetter (noun), forgivable (adjective), forgivably (adverb), forgiver (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Forgotten
Middle English, from Old English forgietan, from for- + -gietan (akin to Old Norse geta to get)
First known use: before 12th centuryt
Words & Phrases Containing Forgotten
Frequently Asked Questions about Forgotten
What does "Forgotten" mean?
"Forgotten" means to lose the remembrance of, be unable to think of or recall. As an a verb, a noun, a phrase and an adjective, it is defined as: to lose the remembrance of, be unable to think of or recall. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Forgotten"?
Other words for "Forgotten" include abandoned, derelict, deserted, desolate, disused, forsaken, rejected and vacant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forgotten" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Forgotten"?
There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forgotten". Common alternatives include abandoned, derelict, deserted, desolate, disused, forsaken, rejected, vacant, vacated and void.
What is the opposite of "Forgotten"?
Antonyms of "Forgotten" include flashed back (to), harked back (to), harkened back (to), hearkened back (to), minded, recalled, recollected and remembered. Near antonyms include reclaimed, recovered, redeemed and rescued.
How do you use "Forgotten" in a sentence?
Examples of "Forgotten" in a sentence: "a forgotten doll under the bed"; "a long-forgotten house down a winding dirt road"; "I forget exactly on which street that the house is".
Is "Forgotten" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Forgotten" can be used as a verb, a noun, a phrase and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Forgotten"?
"Forgotten" is pronounced /fər-ˈget/ as a verb and /fər-ˈgiv/ as a verb and divided into syllables as for·get.
What is the origin of the word "Forgotten"?
"Forgotten" comes from Middle English, from Old English forgietan, from for- + -gietan (akin to Old Norse geta to get). First known use: before 12th centuryt.