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forgotten

Pronunciation: [fərˈɡɑːtən]

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Learn how to use forgotten in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “memory”

(adjective) something that is not remembered anymore. If you haven’t thought about something in a long time, it might be forgotten.

Example

The old toy was forgotten in the attic for many years.

Example

I haven’t forgotten my birthday; it’s still very important to me.

Example

What memories have you forgotten over time?

Context: “memory”

(verb) the action of not remembering something. When you forget something, it means you can't recall it anymore.

Example

I had forgotten my keys at home, so I had to go back to get them.

Example

She didn’t forget her homework; she remembered to bring it.

Example

Have you forgotten anything important today?

How to pronounce forgotten

Pronunciation: [fərˈɡɑːtən]

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