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ignoring
/ɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
disregarding or paying no attention to
She ignored the loud music and focused on her work.
She chose to disregard the loud music to concentrate on her work.
general
To refuse to pay attention to someone or something; to disregard deliberately
He ignored the warning signs and proceeded with the project.
He deliberately disregarded the warning signs and continued with the project.
The teacher ignored the student's repeated interruptions.
The teacher chose not to acknowledge the student's repeated interruptions.
Often implies a conscious choice to disregard something that should be noticed or addressed.
Collocations
ignore the rulesto deliberately not follow the rulesignore the adviceto deliberately not follow the advice givenignore the consequencesto deliberately not consider the possible outcomes
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'ignoring' when someone deliberately chooses not to pay attention to something they should notice or address.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'ignoring' can vary based on context. In some cases, it may imply rudeness or disregard for someone's feelings.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'ignoren' (14th century), from Old French 'ignorer', from Latin 'ignorare' (to not know), from 'in-' (not) + 'gnoscere' (to know).
Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often implies a deliberate choice to disregard something that should be noticed or addressed.
Word Breakdown
ig-
not
prefix-nor-
know
root-ing
present participle
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