Words / A2

ig-NOR/ɪɡˈnɔː/

To ignore is to give no attention, on purpose. Ignore a message. Ignore a person (this can be rude). Not notice is accidental; ignore is a choice. Ignorance is “not knowing,” a different idea from ignore.

Meaning

To pay no attention to someone or something.

Examples

• “He ignored the warning signs.”
• “She ignored the noise and kept reading.”
• “Don’t ignore the instructions.”

Good to know

ignore = choose not to notice. ignorance = not knowing.

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