ignore
Meaning
To ignore means to not pay attention to something or someone.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "ignore" with "neglect," which can imply a lack of care.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
I
was
sitting
in
a
small
cafe
and
reading
a
book
.
A
child
near
the
window
was
drawing
loudly
,
so
I
tried
to
ignore
the
noise
and
keep
reading
.
After
a
while
the
child's
mother
smiled
and
asked
if
I
wanted
a
quieter
seat
,
but
I
said
it
was
okay
.
I
finished
my
chapter
and
felt
calm
when
I
left
.
Common Phrases
ignore someone
ignore a problem
ignore advice
Synonyms
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