Spell Bee Word: forgotten

Basic Details

Word: Forgotten

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not remembered or no longer known.

Synonyms: Overlooked, neglected, disregarded

Antonyms: Remembered, recalled, acknowledged

Idioms and Phrases

1. Out of sight, out of mind: When something is no longer visible, it is often forgotten. Example: "He used to call regularly, but now it seems he's out of sight, out of mind."
2. A forgotten treasure: Something that is valuable but overlooked or not appreciated. Example: "The old book was a forgotten treasure that revealed many exciting stories."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The name of the author was forgotten over time, but the story still remained popular among readers.

Example 2: She felt like a forgotten child when her family didn’t remember her birthday.

Example 3: Many historical events have been forgotten, but they still play an important role in our understanding of the past.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "forgotten" is the past participle of the verb "forget"? The use of "forgotten" in literature can often signify lost memories or feelings, making it a powerful word in storytelling.

Famous Quote

"There’s no need to be forgotten. Make a difference; be remembered." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "forgotten" mean?

a) Remembered
b) Not remembered
c) Celebrated
d) Known

Answer: b) Not remembered

2. Which of these is a synonym of "forgotten"?

a) Acknowledged
b) Overlooked
c) Recognised
d) Remembered

Answer: b) Overlooked

3. What is an antonym of "forgotten"?

a) Neglected
b) Remembered
c) Disregarded
d) Unnoticed

Answer: b) Remembered

4. Which sentence uses "forgotten" correctly?

a) The forgotten cake was sitting on the kitchen table.
b) The forgotten dog ran through the park.
c) The forgotten stars shined brightly.
d) The forgotten flower danced in the wind.

Answer: a) The forgotten cake was sitting on the kitchen table.

5. What does the idiom "out of sight, out of mind" suggest?

a) Things become more valuable when you see them.
b) We tend to forget things that are not visible.
c) Things out of reach are harder to forget.
d) Everything we forget eventually returns.

Answer: b) We tend to forget things that are not visible.