English Meaning & Definitions
Not remembered or kept in mind; overlooked, neglected, or lost to memory.
- “She found an old, forgotten diary tucked away in the back of the drawer.”
- “The small town felt like a forgotten corner of the world.”
Past participle of forget; failed to remember or recall something.
- “He had forgotten his keys on the kitchen counter.”
- “I have completely forgotten what we were supposed to buy.”
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Derived from Middle English 'forgoten', past participle of 'forgieten' (to forget), from Old English 'forġietan' (to forget, neglect), combining the intensive prefix 'for-' with 'ġietan' (to get, take). It is related to Old High German 'firgezzan' and Dutch 'vergeten'.
Think of something you got ('gotten') that you left behind and completely left out of your mind: for-gotten.
Frequently Asked Questions About “forgotten”
1. What is the meaning of “forgotten” in English?
In English, forgotten (adjective) is defined as: “Not remembered or kept in mind; overlooked, neglected, or lost to memory.”.
2. How do you use “forgotten” in a sentence?
“She found an old, forgotten diary tucked away in the back of the drawer.”
3. What are English synonyms of “forgotten”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “forgotten”?
Derived from Middle English 'forgoten', past participle of 'forgieten' (to forget), from Old English 'forġietan' (to forget, neglect), combining the intensive prefix 'for-' with 'ġietan' (to get, take). It is related to Old High German 'firgezzan' and Dutch 'vergeten'.
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