Basic Details
Word: Ignore
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
To intentionally pay no attention to something or someone; to disregard or overlook.
Synonyms: Overlook, disregard, neglect, avoid, bypass
Antonyms: Acknowledge, notice, observe, attend to, heed
Idioms and Phrases
- Turn a blind eye: To pretend not to notice or deliberately ignore something wrong.
Example: "The teacher turned a blind eye to the students whispering."
- Brush off: To ignore or dismiss casually.
Example: "He brushed off her concerns like they didn't matter."
- Give someone the cold shoulder: To intentionally ignore someone in a rude manner.
Example: "After the argument, she gave him the cold shoulder."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Please don't ignore the safety instructions before using the equipment.
Example 2: He chose to ignore the warning signs of fatigue.
Example 3: She ignored his messages for days.
Fun Fact
The word "ignore" comes from the Latin "ignorare" meaning not to know or to be unaware. Today, it implies willful neglect rather than unawareness.
Famous Quote
"The worst thing you can do to anyone is to ignore them." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does the word "ignore" mean?
a) To pay attention
b) To avoid or not notice
c) To reply quickly
d) To speak loudly
Answer: b) To avoid or not notice
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "ignore"?
a) Observe
b) Embrace
c) Disregard
d) Respect
Answer: c) Disregard
3. What is the opposite of "ignore"?
a) Overlook
b) Miss
c) Avoid
d) Acknowledge
Answer: d) Acknowledge
4. Which sentence uses "ignore" correctly?
a) I will ignore to my homework.
b) She ignored the instructions and made a mistake.
c) He is ignore the rules.
d) We were ignored the dinner.
Answer: b) She ignored the instructions and made a mistake.
5. Identify the idiom that means "to ignore something wrong intentionally":
a) Turn a blind eye
b) Hit the sack
c) Under the weather
d) Cry over spilt milk
Answer: a) Turn a blind eye
