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forgetting

The correct spelling is forgetting.

How to pronounce forgetting

/fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/

Say it like: For-jet-tin-g

The correct spelling is forgetting. To lose remembrance of. For example: "I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

Usage Examples

I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school.

I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary.

I forgot my car keys.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To lose remembrance of.
  2. 2.To unintentionally not do, neglect.
  3. 3.To unintentionally leave something behind.
  4. 4.To cease remembering.
  5. 5.Euphemism for fuck, screw (a mild oath).

noun

  1. 1.The mental act by which something is forgotten.

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