Pronunciation: [fəɡˈɒt] (IPA) 
The word "forgot" is spelled with the letters F-O-R-G-O-T. The correct pronunciation is /fərˈɡɒt/, with a schwa vowel sound before the stressed syllable. The "or" sound is pronounced as the short o sound /ɒ/. The "g" in "forgot" is pronounced as a hard /ɡ/ sound, and the "-ot" ending is pronounced with the short o sound /ɒt/. Remember not to confuse "forgot" with the past tense form "forgotten" which has three syllables /fəˈɡɒt(ə)n/.
Forgot is the past tense of the verb "forget." It refers to the act of unintentionally failing to remember something or neglecting to retain information in one's memory. Forgetting occurs when a person's recollection or recognition of a specific detail, fact, event, or task is lost or becomes inaccessible.
When someone forgets, it means they are unable to recall or retrieve the desired information from their memory at a given moment. It often happens when one fails to reinforce or consolidate the memory through repetition or when the memory trace weakens over time.
Forgetting can occur due to various factors, such as age, stress, distractions, limited attention, lack of interest, or simply not paying enough attention to the information at the time it was initially perceived. It can also be influenced by the significance or relevance of the information to an individual.
Furthermore, forgetting can be temporary or permanent depending on the circumstances. Temporary forgetting implies that the information is still stored in the memory but is currently inaccessible, while permanent forgetting suggests that the information has been entirely lost or overwritten in the memory storage.
Overall, forgot is a verb used to describe the occurrence of memory loss, specifically when someone fails to remember or recall something that was previously known or experienced.
• Forgotten.
• Did forget.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "forgot" is the past tense form of "forget". The Latin root of "forget" is "forgotten" (past participle of "oblitare") which means "to wipe away, to forget". In Old English, "forgetan" was used for "to lose the power of remembering". Eventually, through Middle English, it evolved into "forgot" as the past tense form.
