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Wordabulary

ignore

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To deliberately not pay attention to someone or something.

"She ignored the phone and kept reading her book."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

disregard

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "She _____ the phone and kept reading her book."

Answer: ignore

In your own words, what does "ignore" mean?

To deliberately not pay attention to someone or something.

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