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forget vs forget about

Both 'forget' and 'forget about' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Forget' is used when you want to indicate that you cannot remember something, while 'forget about' is used when you want to suggest not thinking about something or someone.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 930 views

forget

Correct. 'Forget' is used when you want to indicate that you cannot remember something.

Use 'forget' when you want to express that you are unable to remember something. It is often followed by the thing or person that was forgotten.

Examples:

I always forget where I put my keys.
She forgot her appointment with the doctor.
Don't forget to buy milk on your way home.

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An intricate neurological protection mechanism which makes us forget.
An intricate neurological protection mechanism which makes us forget.
Made us forget our feelings, so...
Don't forget to tip the bathroom attendant.
But we absolutely cannot forget a tragedy like this.
Please make me forget, Caroline.
Never forget we are vowed forever.
And forget these spells ever existed.
Caroline compelled her to forget Elena attacked her.
Nothing could make a mother forget that.
Hard to forget a face like yours.
Let Dee make you forget all your worries.
And who can forget... Eighth grade.
Helps you forget everything down there.
Awareness programmes should not forget chronic health effects of pesticides.
Maybe someday I can forget my nightmares.
Just forget all about the other guy.
And please don't forget the dishwasher.
Well, forget cake and ice cream.
Yukino, please forget what I said earlier.

Alternatives:

I can't remember
I fail to recall

forget about

Correct. 'Forget about' is used when you want to suggest not thinking about something or someone.

Use 'forget about' when you want to indicate that you should stop thinking about something or someone. It is often followed by the thing or person you want to stop thinking about.

Examples:

Forget about what happened yesterday and focus on today.
I need to forget about him and move on with my life.
Forget about the past and look towards the future.

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Although my friends and I behaved somewhat irresponsibly, we shouldn't forget about the circumstances on campus.
And I think you need to forget about me too.
I tried to forget about what he did to me.
And don't forget about the use of poison.
I told you to forget about John Williams.
But music can let you forget about all that.
Let me help you forget about her.
We used to come here to forget about the world.
Don't forget about your appointment with the Attorney General, Edgar.
And don't forget about some personal protective equipment.
Otherwise we can simply forget about climate change.
So... guess we can forget about the party.
For starters, you can forget about Halloween.
You got to forget about your granddaughter.
You forget about Boris or my report will reflect...
You guys, forget about us.
I thought I could forget about us, b...
Which makes the other guy focus on his hits and forget about his balance.
You can forget about gas, Reid.
You can forget about gas, Reid.

Alternatives:

Stop thinking about
Put out of your mind

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