Kilo Lingo

/iɣnoˈɾaɾ/

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Translation

to ignore, to be unaware of

Word origin

From Latin ignorare ('not to know'), from in- ('not') and the root gnarus ('knowing'). English 'ignore' and 'ignorant' share the same origin.

Origin
Latin
Root
ignorare
English cognates
ignore, ignorant

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

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She decided to ignore her neighbours' comments.

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We cannot ignore such a serious problem.

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He was completely unaware that they had already moved.

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It is better to ignore someone who only wants a fight.

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I do not know what his final decision will be.

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This word is part of lesson 59.