neglect
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/nɪˈɡlekt/
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/nɪˈɡlekt/
verb
C1
to not take care of someone or something
The owner neglected the building, and it fell into disrepair.
C1
to not pay enough attention to something
He began to neglect his work after the promotion.
R
to forget or fail to do something you should do
She neglected to lock the door before leaving.
noun
R
lack of care or attention
The neglect of the garden led to many plants dying.
translation
to not take care of someone or something; to not pay enough attention to something; to forget or fail to do something you should do
lack of care or attention
Word Forms
3rd Present
neglects
Progressive
neglecting
Past
neglected
Perfect
neglected
Plural
neglects