Explanation at your level:
When you ignore someone, you do not look at them. You do not talk to them. You act like they are not there. If your friend says 'Hello' and you do not answer, you are ignoring your friend. It is like you are busy or you are angry. You see them, but you choose to say nothing.
To ignore means you see or hear something, but you do not pay attention to it. For example, if your phone rings and you do not want to answer, you ignore the call. It is a choice. You can ignore a person, a sound, or a rule. Sometimes people ignore problems because they are hard to fix.
The verb ignore implies a deliberate choice to disregard someone or something. Unlike 'forgetting,' which is accidental, ignoring is intentional. You might ignore a warning sign while driving, or ignore an email that you don't want to reply to. It is often used in social contexts, such as when someone feels 'ignored' at a party because no one is talking to them.
In B2 English, ignore often appears in contexts of conflict or professional judgment. We talk about 'ignoring the evidence' or 'ignoring the consequences.' It carries a nuance of responsibility; if you ignore something important, you might be held accountable. It is also used in the passive voice: 'The complaints were largely ignored by the management,' suggesting a lack of care or interest from an authority.
At the C1 level, ignore is used to describe a strategic or psychological act of dismissal. It is not just about not 'seeing' something, but about invalidating its significance. In academic writing, one might 'ignore' certain variables in a study, meaning they were intentionally excluded. Figuratively, we speak of 'ignoring the elephant in the room'—a classic idiom for avoiding a glaringly obvious, yet uncomfortable, truth. It suggests a high level of awareness that is being suppressed.
Mastery of ignore involves understanding its subtle role in social dynamics and literary criticism. It can denote a form of social exclusion or a philosophical stance of indifference. In literature, a character might 'ignore' their own intuition, leading to a tragic arc. The word also overlaps with 'neglect' or 'overlook,' but ignore remains the most active, volitional choice. It captures the tension between reality and the human capacity to construct a subjective experience by filtering out unwanted stimuli.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Ignore means to choose not to notice.
- It is an intentional action.
- It is a regular verb.
- Often used in social and work contexts.
Hey there! Let's talk about the word ignore. When you ignore something, you are making a conscious decision to act as if it isn't there. It's not just about missing something; it's about choosing to look away or pretend you didn't hear it.
Think about a time someone was calling your name while you were deep into a video game. You heard them, but you kept playing, right? That is the perfect example of ignoring someone. It’s a powerful social tool that can be used to set boundaries, show annoyance, or just keep your focus on what matters most to you.
The word ignore has a fascinating history! It comes from the Latin word ignorare, which means 'not to know' or 'to be unacquainted with.' Back in the day, it wasn't about being rude; it was simply about lacking knowledge.
Over centuries, the meaning shifted. By the time it entered Middle French as ignorer, it started to carry the sense of 'disregarding' or 'failing to notice.' It’s a great example of how language evolves from simply 'not knowing' to 'choosing not to acknowledge.' It’s like the word itself decided to stop paying attention to its original definition!
You'll find ignore used in both casual and formal settings. In casual talk, you might say, 'Don't ignore me!' when a friend is being quiet. In professional settings, a manager might say, 'We cannot ignore the data,' meaning the information is too important to be brushed aside.
Commonly, we use it with objects like ignore the rules, ignore the advice, or ignore the warning. It’s a very versatile verb that works well whenever you want to highlight that someone is intentionally skipping over a piece of information or a person.
We have some fun ways to say you're ignoring something!
- Turn a blind eye: To pretend not to notice something wrong.
- Give someone the cold shoulder: To intentionally ignore someone to show you are mad.
- Sweep under the rug: To ignore a problem hoping it goes away.
- Look the other way: To choose to ignore a rule-breaking event.
- Shut out: To completely ignore or exclude someone from your thoughts or space.
Ignore is a regular verb. Its forms are ignore (present), ignored (past), and ignoring (present participle). It is almost always followed by a direct object, like 'I ignored the phone.'
Pronunciation-wise, it’s ig-NOR. The stress is on the second syllable. Rhyming words include explore, restore, ignore, adore, and floor. Remember to keep the 'g' soft and the 'n' clear!
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'ignorant'.
Pronunciation Guide
Short 'i' sound, followed by a long 'or' sound.
Similar to UK, but the 'r' is more pronounced.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing the 'g' as a hard sound
- Adding an extra syllable
- Swallowing the 'r' sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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moderate
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Gerunds
I enjoy ignoring him.
Passive Voice
He was ignored.
Imperative
Ignore him!
Examples by Level
I ignore my alarm.
I do not listen to the sound.
Simple present tense.
Do not ignore me!
Please listen to me.
Imperative form.
He ignores the dog.
He acts like the dog is not there.
Third-person singular.
She ignores the text.
She does not read it.
Simple present.
They ignore the sign.
They do not look at the sign.
Simple present.
I ignored the noise.
I did not care about the sound.
Past tense.
Don't ignore the teacher.
Listen to the teacher.
Negative imperative.
We ignore the rain.
We keep walking in the rain.
Simple present.
I decided to ignore his rude comment.
She ignored the instructions and failed.
Why are you ignoring my messages?
The cat ignored the toy completely.
He tried to ignore the pain in his leg.
Don't ignore the deadline for your project.
They ignored the warnings about the storm.
I chose to ignore the gossip.
The government ignored the public's protest.
It's hard to ignore such a beautiful sunset.
She felt ignored by her colleagues at the meeting.
He ignored the advice of his financial advisor.
The company ignored safety regulations for years.
You shouldn't ignore your health problems.
The driver ignored the red light and kept going.
I'm going to ignore that remark.
The evidence was too strong to be ignored.
He deliberately ignored the social cues.
She ignored the elephant in the room during the discussion.
The symptoms were ignored until it was too late.
They chose to ignore the potential risks involved.
The artist ignored traditional styles to create something new.
We cannot afford to ignore the environmental impact.
His efforts were largely ignored by the critics.
The candidate ignored the question, pivoting to another topic.
One cannot simply ignore the historical context of this conflict.
She ignored her intuition, which proved to be a mistake.
The system is designed to ignore minor fluctuations in data.
He ignored the social stigma and pursued his passion.
The critics ignored his early work, focusing only on his later success.
To ignore the complexity of the situation is naive.
The law ignores the intent and focuses on the outcome.
His work was ignored by the establishment for decades.
To ignore the subtle nuances of the text is to miss the point.
She cultivated an air of indifference, ignoring the chaos around her.
The architecture ignores the landscape, imposing its own order.
Philosophically, he ignored the distinction between self and other.
The report ignored the systemic failures of the institution.
He ignored the siren song of fame, choosing a quiet life.
One must not ignore the profound implications of this discovery.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"turn a blind eye"
pretend not to see
The boss turned a blind eye to the mistake.
neutral"give someone the cold shoulder"
intentionally ignore
She gave me the cold shoulder all day.
casual"sweep under the rug"
hide a problem
They tried to sweep the scandal under the rug.
neutral"look the other way"
deliberately ignore
The guard looked the other way.
neutral"shut out"
refuse to listen
He shut out all the noise.
casualEasily Confused
Same root
Adjective vs Verb
He is ignorant vs He ignores me.
Similar meaning
Neglect is about care
Neglect the house vs Ignore the person.
Similar meaning
Overlook is often accidental
I overlooked the error vs I ignored the error.
Similar action
Avoid is about distance
Avoid the crowd vs Ignore the crowd.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + ignore + object
I ignore him.
Subject + ignore + gerund
He ignores crying.
Passive: Object + be + ignored
The rules were ignored.
Imperative: Don't + ignore + object
Don't ignore me.
Subject + can't + ignore + object
We can't ignore this.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Don't use 'ignore' as an adjective.
Ignore is intentional; forget is not.
You miss a train, you ignore a person.
No preposition needed.
Use gerund if needed, but usually direct object.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a sign that says ignore.
Native Speakers
Use it to set boundaries.
Cultural Insight
Ignoring can be a social snub.
Grammar Shortcut
Always follow with an object.
Say It Right
Stress the second syllable.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use 'ignore' as an adjective.
Did You Know?
It comes from Latin.
Study Smart
Use it in sentences.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
I-G-N-O-R-E: I Go Not On Real Evidence.
Visual Association
A person wearing blindfolds.
Word Web
چالش
Try to ignore one minor distraction today.
ریشه کلمه
Latin
Original meaning: Not to know
بافت فرهنگی
Can be seen as a form of social aggression.
Common in workplace and social settings.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Work
- ignore the feedback
- ignore the email
- ignore the deadline
Social
- ignore the person
- ignore the comment
- ignore the message
Driving
- ignore the sign
- ignore the light
- ignore the speed
Health
- ignore the pain
- ignore the symptoms
- ignore the advice
Conversation Starters
"Have you ever had to ignore someone?"
"Is it ever okay to ignore the rules?"
"How do you feel when you are ignored?"
"Why do people ignore problems?"
"Can you ignore a loud noise?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you ignored something.
Is ignoring ever a good strategy?
Describe a situation where ignoring is rude.
How does it feel to be ignored?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالYes, it can be seen as rude.
Yes, it means not interacting with it.
Ignorance.
It is neutral.
Yes, it means not doing it.
No, ignore is intentional.
Ignored.
Very common.
خودت رو بسنج
Please do not ___ me.
The context is social interaction.
Which means to not notice on purpose?
Ignore is the specific word for intentional disregard.
Ignoring something is always an accident.
Ignoring is a choice.
Word
معنی
Synonym matching.
Subject-verb-object structure.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
To ignore is to make a conscious choice to act as if something does not exist.
- Ignore means to choose not to notice.
- It is an intentional action.
- It is a regular verb.
- Often used in social and work contexts.
Memory Palace
Imagine a sign that says ignore.
Native Speakers
Use it to set boundaries.
Cultural Insight
Ignoring can be a social snub.
Grammar Shortcut
Always follow with an object.
