Past Tense of “forget”
The past simple of “forget” is “forgot” and the past participle is “forgotten”. Below are the pronunciation, three example sentences, the mistake learners make most often, and a short drill to check yourself.
Forms of “forget”
forget – forgot – forgotten
not remember
- Base form
- forget/fərˈɡet/
- Past simple
- forgot/fərˈɡɑːt/
- Past participle
- forgotten/fərˈɡɑːtn/
- -ing form
- forgetting
- He / she / it
- forgets
Pronunciation (US)
Quick practice
5 questions. Type the missing form.
Example sentences
Three everyday sentences that show how the forms are used.
Past simple
I forgot my password again.
Past participle
Have you forgotten my name?
Passive
His songs will never be forgotten.
The most common mistake
Wrong
I forgetted to call you.
Correct
I forgot to call you.
“Forget” is irregular: forget – forgot – forgotten.
Verbs with the same pattern
All 3 forms different. Learn these together.