The verb to forget · Conjugation
Past Simple of forget
The answer: forgot
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to forget is forgot.
Example: I forgot my homework yesterday.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | forgot |
| You | forgot |
| He / She / It | forgot |
| We | forgot |
| You (pl.) | forgot |
| They | forgot |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I forgotten my homework ❌
Forgot is used alone: I forgot my homework yesterday. ✓ Forgotten needs have / has: I have forgotten my homework. ✓ I have forgot is only heard in informal American English.
2. Forget to do or forget doing?
Forget to do = to not do something that you planned: I forgot to lock the door. Forget doing = to not remember something that you did: I'll never forget meeting her.
3. I forgot my phone at school ❌
You forget in your head, and you leave a thing in a place. Say I left my phone at school, not I forgot my phone at school.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of forget?+
The Past Simple of forget is forgot. The past participle is forgotten, in both British and American English.
What is the difference between forgot and forgotten?+
Forgot is the Past Simple: I forgot her name. Forgotten is the past participle, in British and American English: I have forgotten her name.
Is forgeted a word?+
No. Forget is irregular: its Past Simple is forgot, and its past participle is forgotten. Never say forgeted.
How do you use forget to?+
Use forget to + verb for something that you planned but did not do: I forgot to call you. You wanted to call, but you didn't.
Forget or leave: which one do I use?+
Forget is about memory. Leave is about a place. I forgot my keys (I didn't remember them). I left my keys at home (they are at home).
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