neglect


Definition: Meaning of, neglect in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / nɪˈɡlɛkt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
neglect neglected neglected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
neglecting neglects
[transitive]
  1. to fail to look after someone or something properly
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  2. to pay too little attention to something
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  3. neglect to do something formal to not do something
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[uncountable]
  1. failure to look after something or someone, or the condition of not being looked after
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  2. failure to pay proper attention to something
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neglect used in phrases