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Synonyms of forget

5 similar words · 7 opposite words

Another word for forget is overlook. Other synonyms of forget are leave behind, obliviate, pass over and disremember. The opposite of forget is remember.

Synonyms and similar words for forget

verbTo cease remembering.

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Opposite of forget

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Meaning of forget

  1. verb To lose remembrance of.
  2. verb To unintentionally not do, neglect.
  3. verb To unintentionally leave something behind.

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Questions about synonyms of forget

What is another word for forget?
Forget has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as overlook, leave behind, obliviate, pass over and disremember.
What is the opposite of forget?
The opposite of forget is remember. Other antonyms of forget are mind and learn.
What does forget mean?
Forget means to lose remembrance of.

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