neglect — to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone properly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone properly
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡlekt/
Example Sentences
- My friend neglected to water his cactus for three months, and surprisingly, it's still alive!
- Students often neglect their breakfast and wonder why they can't concentrate in class.
- The garden was in a state of complete neglect - even the weeds had given up growing.
neglect
VERB[/nɪˈɡlekt/]
to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone properly
Owner neglecting his hungry pet
The farmer neglected the field and weeds quickly spread everywhere. (NEGLECT = DON'T CARE → to fail to give proper care or attention)
Detect what you neglect, then rush to protect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'neglegere', meaning 'to disregard or slight', derived from 'neg-' (not) and 'legere' (to pick up, choose, or regard). The word entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
neg- (not) + -lect (from Latin legere: to choose/regard) = neglect (to fail to regard or pay attention to)
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📝Examples
“My friend neglected to water his cactus for three months, and surprisingly, it's still alive!”
“Students often neglect their breakfast and wonder why they can't concentrate in class.”
“The garden was in a state of complete neglect - even the weeds had given up growing.”
“Don't neglect to backup your files before the computer crashes.”
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