Basic Details
Word: Forget
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To be unable to remember something.
Synonyms: Overlook, Omit
Antonyms: Remember, Recall
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of sight, out of mind: When something is not visible, it is easy to forget about it. Example: "After moving away, she realised that out of sight, out of mind was true as she barely thought about her old friends."
- Forget about it: To dismiss something as unimportant. Example: "If you think you can't finish the project, just forget about it, and we will find another solution."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I always forget where I put my keys, and it drives me crazy!
Example 2: Don't forget to bring your homework to school tomorrow.
Example 3: She asked me to remind her, as she often forgets important dates.
Fun Fact
The word "forget" comes from the Old English word "forgietan," which meant "to lose possession of." It has been used for over a thousand years!
Famous Quote
"The greatest mistake is to stay the same, even if it means to forget." - Robert Kiyosaki
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "forget" mean?
a) To remember something
b) To be unable to recall something
c) To repeat something
d) To write something down
Answer: b) To be unable to recall something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "forget"?
a) Remember
b) Omit
c) Recall
d) Write
Answer: b) Omit
3. Which sentence uses "forget" correctly?
a) I remember my favourite song.
b) If you forget your lunch, you can borrow mine.
c) She forget to do her homework yesterday.
d) He forget about the surprise party.
Answer: b) If you forget your lunch, you can borrow mine.
4. Which idiom suggests that something is easy to forget?
a) Forget about it
b) Out of sight, out of mind
c) Remember the time
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Out of sight, out of mind
5. What is the opposite of "forget"?
a) Omit
b) Neglect
c) Recall
d) Ignore
Answer: c) Recall
