Meaning & Definition of word "Ignore"
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Ignore
/ɪɡˈnɔr/
verb:
- 1. To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge something or someone.
- Example: She chose to ignore the negative comments about her.
- 2. To deliberately pay no attention to something.
- Example: Despite the warnings, he continued to ignore the advice given by his friends.
- 3. To disregard intentionally.
- Example: You can’t just ignore your responsibilities and expect everything to be fine.
Etymology
From Latin 'ignōrāre', meaning 'to not know'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
play the ignore game:
To act as if something is not happening or does not exist.
ignore the noise:
To focus on what is important while dismissing distractions.
turn a blind eye:
To pretend not to notice something.
Related Words
neglect:
To fail to care for or pay attention to.
disregard:
To pay no attention to something.
Slang Meanings of ignore
Meaning: ghost someone
Example Sentence: He ghosted her after their first date, completely ignoring her messages.
Meaning: give someone the cold shoulder
Example Sentence: After their argument, she gave him the cold shoulder and ignored him.