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FORGETTING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Forgetting.

How to pronounce forgetting:

US

Forgetting - as a verb

Dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

Example: "I tried to bury these unpleasant memories"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bury9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
remember14

Be unable to remember

Example: "I'm drawing a blank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blank outblock13draw a blank
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
remember14

Forget to do something

Example: "Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
mind7

Leave behind unintentionally

Example: "I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leave8

Forgetting - as a noun

The mental act by which something is forgotten.

Example Sentences

"Her forgetting of important dates often caused issues in her relationships."
"The professor's forgetting during the lecture left the students confused."
"The forgetting of passwords is a frustrating aspect of modern life."
"I apologize for my forgetting of your birthday; it completely slipped my mind."
"The actress showed signs of forgetting her lines during the play."
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Word Game Points

Is FORGETTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forgetting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORGETTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FORGETTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forgetting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORGETTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FORGETTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forgetting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORGETTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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