Definition of "forget" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To lose remembrance of.

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

2. (transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect.

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

3. (transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.

   • I forgot my car keys in the living room.

4. (intransitive) To cease remembering.

   • Let's just forget I ever told you anything about it.
   • He forgot having already visited this city.

5. (transitive, loosely, informal) To not realize something (regardless of whether one has ever known it).

   • People forget how much work goes into what we do.

6. (slang) Euphemism for fuck, screw (a mild oath).

   • Forget you!