Used in a Sentence

forgotten

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for forgotten.

Editorial note

Cooperatives have amazing potential in the internet age, but seem to have been largely forgotten by modern day technologists.

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Parts of speech2

Quick take

A person or thing that has been forgotten.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of forgotten gathered in one view.

noun

A person or thing that has been forgotten.

adjective

Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for forgotten.

Example sentences

1

Cooperatives have amazing potential in the internet age, but seem to have been largely forgotten by modern day technologists.

2

We've forgotten what a true pestilence like polio does because vaccination programs have all but eradicated it.

3

Seems like people in the US have completely forgotten that collective bargaining was a key piece to advancing workers' rights.

4

The difference is that the only old shows that people remember are the good ones; all the old dross is forgotten, whereas with current TV it's there for all to see.

5

History is evaded and forgotten, it's only intentions that count, not results.

6

The right to be forgotten is the right to erase history.

7

It was meant to be a bit of a joke in that they're trying to be forgotten:) But obviously the sarcasm didn't make it through...

8

I've probably forgotten a few subjects, but the F-35 is not the only issue that people get [perhaps too] excited about.

9

That's the part I'm split on with regard to the right to be forgotten law.

10

Has the concept of the element of surprise been forgotten?

11

I support it in regards to allowing people who have served their time (post-probation) to be forgotten/forgiven in regards to their crimes.

12

I thought 'Right to be forgotten' was something organisation like EFF stand for.

Quote examples

1

Isn't the suppression of "unacceptable" information the stated goal of the right to be forgotten?

2

You may want to edit the title, there's a few words missing: "was nearly forgotten"

3

The "right to be forgotten" is antithetical to free speech and free press.

4

I believe there are entire websites that list suspected removed "right to be forgotten" links.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use forgotten in a sentence?

Cooperatives have amazing potential in the internet age, but seem to have been largely forgotten by modern day technologists.

What does forgotten mean?

A person or thing that has been forgotten.

What part of speech is forgotten?

forgotten is commonly used as noun, adjective.