I forget time

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of the sentence "I forget time" is not correct and usable in written English.
You could use the phrase "I lose track of time" instead. For example: "Whenever I start painting, I completely lose track of time and forget about the world around me."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

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60 human-written examples

"From that moment when I arrived at Checkpoint Charlie, I forgot time and food and everything," she told me.

Huffington Post

Forget time.

Vice

"I've known her so long I forget a time when I didn't know her," he said.

The New York Times

Once I am there, I forget how time passes because it's so interesting everywhere (Participant G)." "In such places [SPA stores], sales assistants let me look around freely and there is no lack of pretty clothes.

Fashion and Textiles

I forget the time, and the day passes.

Huffington Post

Funny how I forget that from time to time.

Huffington Post

"Every time I forget about Mr Depp, every time he's out of my mind, he's back on late-night television in America".

The Guardian - Film

I forget about the time.

The Economist

Her book, Before I Forget, details the time she spent trying to take care of both.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

'I forget the last time someone asked me to get on a horse and stay on it,' he says.

The Guardian - Travel

When I wrote here two weeks ago about "the 9 Skills for Becoming a Super Connector" I mentioned that I forgot why "Time" was on my list.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Instead of saying "I forget time", use more idiomatic expressions like "I lose track of time" or "I am not mindful of time" to convey the intended meaning more clearly and naturally.

Common error

Avoid directly translating from languages where the equivalent phrase might be acceptable. In English, expressing forgetfulness about time requires using established expressions.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I forget time" is grammatically questionable. While it aims to express losing awareness of time, Ludwig AI suggests it's not standard English. It attempts to function as a statement about one's experience with time, but other examples suggest different phrasing is needed.

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I forget time" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. Ludwig AI suggests that more appropriate alternatives include phrases like "I lose track of time", which more accurately convey the intended meaning of losing awareness of the passage of time. Due to its non-standard usage, it is advisable to avoid "I forget time" in formal contexts and opt for clearer, more idiomatic expressions. Therefore, while the intent is understandable, the execution needs refinement to align with accepted English grammar.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I lose track of time

Emphasizes losing awareness of the passage of time.

I am not mindful of time

Highlights a lack of attention or awareness regarding time.

Time slips my mind

Suggests a lapse in memory or a momentary forgetting of time.

I neglect the time

Indicates a disregard or failure to pay attention to the importance of time.

I'm oblivious to time

Expresses a lack of awareness of the passing of time.

I disregard the time

Highlights a conscious decision to ignore or not consider time.

I fail to remember the time

Focuses on a failure of memory regarding a specific time or appointment.

I don't keep track of the time

Indicates a lack of diligence in monitoring the passage of time.

I am forgetful about time

Emphasizes a general tendency to forget or be careless about time.

I am unmindful of the hour

Highlights a lack of attention or awareness regarding specific hours.

FAQs

What's a more appropriate way to say "I forget time"?

Instead of "I forget time", you can use phrases like "I lose track of time", "I am not mindful of time", or "time slips my mind".

Is "I forget time" grammatically correct?

No, "I forget time" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use expressions like "I lose track of time".

When is it appropriate to use "I lose track of time" instead of "I forget time"?

Use "I lose track of time" when you want to express that you become unaware of how much time has passed, often because you're engrossed in an activity. "I forget time" is not generally used.

Are there situations where "I forget time" might be acceptable?

While not standard, "I forget time" might be used poetically or creatively, but it's generally safer and clearer to use established phrases like "I lose track of time" in most contexts.