B1verbrelationshipsemotions
US/ɪɡˈnɔːr/
UK/ɪɡˈnɔː/
to pay no attention to someone or something, usually on purpose
In context
He ignored my messages for two days and then said he was busy.
Drivers who ignore red lights put everyone in danger.
Just ignore the noise from next door and try to sleep.
Words that go with ignore
verb + noun
- ignore adviceShe ignored her doctor's advice and kept working late.
- ignore a warningSwimmers ignored a warning about strong currents.
- ignore the factWe can't ignore the fact that prices are rising.
adverb + verb
- simply ignoreYou can't simply ignore the problem and hope it goes away.
- completely ignoreThe cat completely ignored the expensive new toy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She ignored to me at the party.Correct: She ignored me at the party.