Using “Forget” Verb Forms Effectively: Forget V1, V2, V3 in Sentences

“Forget”

Definition:

The word “forget” is a verb that means to fail to remember something, to disregard or overlook something intentionally, or to stop thinking about something. It is commonly used when someone fails to recall information, events, or people from memory.

Intransitive

(can also be transitive when used with an object)

Definition of the Verb Form:

When a verb is used in a sentence in a different or modified way to describe the context of an action performed by the subject, it’s known as a verb form. There are up to five forms of a verb:

• Base Form (Root)
• Simple Past
• Past Participle
• Present Participle
• Third Person Singular

You need to know all forms of the verbs to make sentences in different contexts or tenses.

Here are examples of the five forms V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 of the verb “Forget” used in sentences. See the examples below:

Base Form (V1):

I forget to bring my lunch sometimes. Do you ever forget to do simple tasks?

Simple Past (V2):

She forgot her friend’s birthday. Have you ever missed an important date?

Past Participle (V3):

He has forgotten where he left his phone. How do you keep track of your belongings?

Present Participle / Gerund (V4):

They are forgetting the details of the meeting. How do you remind yourself of important things?

Third Person Singular (V5):

He forgets to lock the door at night. Do you have a habit of forgetting things?

Each form is used based on the tense and context of the sentence.

Meaning of the Verb “Forget” and Its Usage in Sentences. Five Examples are given below:

To fail to remember something:

I forget to bring my homework to class sometimes. Do you ever forget something important?

To overlook or disregard something intentionally:

She forgot about the meeting and missed it. Have you ever been distracted by something else and forgotten something important?

To fail to recall an event, detail, or piece of information:

He has forgotten the name of his old teacher. Can you remember all your teachers’ names?

To stop thinking about or caring for something:

They are forgetting the past and moving forward. Do you ever let go of old memories?

To unintentionally fail to keep something in mind:

I forgot to wish her good luck before her exam. Have you ever forgotten to say something important?

The Synonyms of the Given Word “Forget”:

• Overlook
• Neglect
• Disregard
• Miss
• Ignore
• Omit

The Antonyms of the Given Word “Forget”:

• Remember
• Recall
• Retain
• Recollect
• Recognize
• Keep