--- title: I — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 3 description: The 831 words of the English dictionary under I, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/3/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / I # I — The English dictionary · page 3 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/2/) **3** [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/4/) … [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/39/) **idolater** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A person who worships an idol, a statue or image treated as a god.[↗](../../idolater/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prince stayed in the town of the idolaters.[↗](../../idolater/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Old stories call people who bowed to statues idolaters.[↗](../../idolater/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hero warned the idolaters to stop.[↗](../../idolater/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **idolatrous** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Having to do with idols, or with worshipping idols as gods.[↗](../../idolatrous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And I will stretch out My hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the idolatrous priests with the priests; (Prophets ZEP.1.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../idolatrous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **idolatry** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Bible, church) Worshipping idols, meaning statues or objects treated as gods, which the Bible forbids.[↗](../../idolatry/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Loving or admiring something or someone far too much, as if it were a god.[↗](../../idolatry/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the Bible, the Israelites fell into idolatry when they worshipped the golden calf.[↗](../../idolatry/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Ten Commandments forbid idolatry.[↗](../../idolatry/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe loving money more than God is a kind of idolatry.[↗](../../idolatry/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The prophets warned the people against idolatry.[↗](../../idolatry/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people's love of football is almost idolatry.[↗](../../idolatry/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim.[↗](../../idolatry/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.15.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../idolatry/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **idolise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To admire or love someone very much, often too much, as if they were perfect — a star, a sports player or an older brother or sister.[↗](../../idolise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (religion) Literally, to treat something as an idol to worship; Jews, Christians and Muslims teach that worshipping idols is wrong.[↗](../../idolise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My little brother idolises his favourite footballer and copies his haircut.[↗](../../idolise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She idolised her big sister and followed her everywhere.[↗](../../idolise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Millions of fans idolise the singer.[↗](../../idolise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's fine to admire people, but don't idolise them; everyone makes mistakes.[↗](../../idolise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · As a boy he idolised the astronauts on the Moon.[↗](../../idolise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Bible warns against idolising things like money.[↗](../../idolise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **ie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (abbreviation) i.e. is short for the Latin id est, meaning that is or in other words; it explains more exactly what was just said.[↗](../../ie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (abbreviation, computing) .ie is the internet ending for websites from Ireland.[↗](../../ie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (spelling) ie is a common pair of letters in English words, as in the rule i before e except after c.[↗](../../ie/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Bring something to write with, i.e. a pen or pencil.[↗](../../ie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We meet on the last day of term, i.e. Friday.[↗](../../ie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mammals are warm-blooded, i.e. they keep a steady body heat.[↗](../../ie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The website ends in .ie, so it's from Ireland.[↗](../../ie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Believe and field follow the ie rule.[↗](../../ie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Science and weird break the i before e rule.[↗](../../ie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **if** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* If says what would happen when something else happens.[↗](../../if/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* If it rains, we stay in.[↗](../../if/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* If means whether.[↗](../../if/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Ask if she can come.[↗](../../if/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «What if» asks about something imagined.[↗](../../if/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* What if pigs could fly?[↗](../../if/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «If only» shows a strong wish.[↗](../../if/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* If only I had a dog\![↗](../../if/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* «As if» means as though: he acts as if he is the boss.[↗](../../if/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «As if!» means no way; «no ifs, no buts» means no excuses; «if you say so» means I don't really believe you.[↗](../../if/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (rough) «If you touch my bike, you're dead» is a threat or a bluff, said to scare.[↗](../../if/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) The exam voice says «provided that», «in the event that», «on condition that», «should …»[↗](../../if/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") («Should the price rise …»), «given that», «assuming that».[↗](../../if/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* If I put one more apple on the table, how many apples will there be?[↗](../../if/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If a friend gives you more, you have more: add.[↗](../../if/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · If each bag has 5 pears, how many pears are in 4 bags?[↗](../../if/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If it rains, we will play inside.[↗](../../if/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · If you heat ice, it melts.[↗](../../if/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask Mum if I can stay for dinner.[↗](../../if/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · What if the dog runs away?[↗](../../if/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If you feel sick, tell the teacher.[↗](../../if/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · If only it was Saturday\![↗](../../if/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Touch my bike and you're dead.[↗](../../if/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · «I'll tidy up later.»[↗](../../if/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") «Yeah, if you say so.»[↗](../../if/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · In the event that each container holds 5 pears, determine the number of pears contained within 4 such containers.[↗](../../if/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · "But if I can't?" said Jack.[↗](../../if/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.[↗](../../if/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../if/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life, (Torah EXO.21.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../if/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · But if the scall spread abroad in the skin after his cleansing, (Torah LEV.13.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../if/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · Declare, if thou hast the understanding.[↗](../../if/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.38.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../if/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · Declare, if thou knowest it all.[↗](../../if/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.38.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../if/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · If a man die, may he live again?[↗](../../if/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.14.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../if/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") **ig** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (slang, abbreviation) IG is short for Instagram, a social media app for photos and videos.[↗](../../ig/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (texting) «ig» can be short for «I guess».[↗](../../ig/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (abbreviation) IG can stand for Inspector General, a person who checks that an organisation follows the rules.[↗](../../ig/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (fragment) «ig» is also a word part, as in «igloo» or «pig», and «Ig» is in «Ig Nobel Prize», a joke prize for funny real science.[↗](../../ig/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (biology) Ig is short for immunoglobulin, an antibody.[↗](../../ig/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My big sister posted a photo on IG.[↗](../../ig/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Are you coming to the park?» — «ig» (I guess).[↗](../../ig/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You must be 13 to have an IG account.[↗](../../ig/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Ig Nobel Prize once went to a study of why woodpeckers don't get headaches.[↗](../../ig/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The IG report checked how the money was spent.[↗](../../ig/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor tested her Ig levels.[↗](../../ig/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hugo Winckler (Die Babylonische Kullur, Lei\[ /.ig 190i (P. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../ig/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **igloo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of hard snow, made by Inuit people in the Arctic for hunting trips.[↗](../../igloo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Anything shaped like a dome, such as an igloo tent or a dome-shaped bin.[↗](../../igloo/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Inuit hunters built an igloo for the night.[↗](../../igloo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is warmer inside an igloo than outside in the wind.[↗](../../igloo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tried to build an igloo in the snow.[↗](../../igloo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The igloo has a low tunnel for a door.[↗](../../igloo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our tent is shaped like an igloo.[↗](../../igloo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Snow blocks were cut with a long knife to make the igloo.[↗](../../igloo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **igneous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Igneous rock is rock formed when hot melted rock (magma or lava) cools and becomes hard.[↗](../../igneous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Igneous can describe anything to do with fire or volcanoes (rare).[↗](../../igneous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Granite is an igneous rock.[↗](../../igneous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Igneous rocks form from cooled lava or magma.[↗](../../igneous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Basalt is a dark igneous rock from volcanoes.[↗](../../igneous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pumice is an igneous rock so light it can float.[↗](../../igneous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We sorted our rocks into igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.[↗](../../igneous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Igneous rock that cools slowly underground has large crystals.[↗](../../igneous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The volcano left a layer of igneous rock.[↗](../../igneous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Is obsidian igneous?[↗](../../igneous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") Yes, it is volcanic glass.[↗](../../igneous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ignite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To ignite is to start burning or to make something start burning.[↗](../../ignite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To ignite a feeling or interest is to make it suddenly strong.[↗](../../ignite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The match ignited with a small flash.[↗](../../ignite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Petrol can ignite very easily, so keep it away from flames.[↗](../../ignite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rocket's engines ignited and it lifted off.[↗](../../ignite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dry leaves ignited when a spark landed on them.[↗](../../ignite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The science show ignited her interest in space.[↗](../../ignite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never try to ignite fireworks without an adult.[↗](../../ignite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · During this festival it was customary for shepherds to ignite a mass of straw, through which they rushed with their flocks, believing that this ordeal would purify them from sin.[↗](../../ignite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **igniter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A device or part that starts a fire or makes a fuel catch light, such as the clicker on a gas cooker or barbecue.[↗](../../igniter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A small substance or charge that sets off a bigger burning, as in rockets and fireworks.[↗](../../igniter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The igniter on the barbecue clicks and makes a spark.[↗](../../igniter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our gas cooker has an igniter, so we don't need matches.[↗](../../igniter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rocket's igniter lit the fuel and it whooshed into the sky.[↗](../../igniter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The boiler would not start because the igniter was broken.[↗](../../igniter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never play with lighters or igniters.[↗](../../igniter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The model rocket kit came with a small electric igniter.[↗](../../igniter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **ignition** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ignition is the moment something catches fire or starts burning.[↗](../../ignition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The ignition in a car is the switch, often turned with a key or a button, that starts the engine.[↗](../../ignition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) Ignition is the start of burning in an engine or rocket when fuel is lit.[↗](../../ignition/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum turned the key in the ignition and the car started.[↗](../../ignition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Three, two, one, ignition, lift-off!»[↗](../../ignition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never leave the keys in the ignition.[↗](../../ignition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A spark caused the ignition of the gas.[↗](../../ignition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ignition needs heat, fuel and oxygen.[↗](../../ignition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The firefighters found the point of ignition in the kitchen.[↗](../../ignition/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The rocket's engines roared at ignition.[↗](../../ignition/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **ignoble** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Not noble; low, shameful, or of no honour.[↗](../../ignoble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* They are children of churls, yea, children of ignoble men; they were scourged out of the land.[↗](../../ignoble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.30.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ignoble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **ignominiously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that causes great shame or embarrassment in front of others; humiliatingly.[↗](../../ignominiously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The barge-woman threw Toad ignominiously into the canal.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The proud champion was ignominiously beaten in the first round.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief was ignominiously caught with his hand in the cake tin.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The villain fled ignominiously.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our big plan ended ignominiously when the tent fell down.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bully slipped ignominiously in the mud.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But when he saw that his bride and Prince Ivan were being escorted home together, he turned back again ignominiously.[↗](../../ignominiously/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **ignominy** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Public shame and disgrace.[↗](../../ignominy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.[↗](../../ignominy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.18.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ignominy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet shall I not lift up my head — being filled with ignominy and looking upon mine affliction.[↗](../../ignominy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.10.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ignominy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **ignorance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not knowing about something; lack of knowledge or information.[↗](../../ignorance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rude or unfriendly behaviour that comes from not knowing or not caring how others feel (in UK English «ignorant» can also mean rude).[↗](../../ignorance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Ignorance about germs made illnesses spread in the past.[↗](../../ignorance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He said the wrong thing out of ignorance, not to be mean.[↗](../../ignorance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Ignorance is bliss,» said Mum when I asked how much the dentist costs.[↗](../../ignorance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Learning about other cultures helps fight ignorance.[↗](../../ignorance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ignorance of the rules is no excuse for cheating.[↗](../../ignorance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I admit my ignorance — I didn't know spiders aren't insects.[↗](../../ignorance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “And who is this Pinocchio?” asked the Marionette, feigning ignorance.[↗](../../ignorance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · These are double, because their opposites take part in life, opposed to Life is Death; to Peace, War; to Riches, Poverty; to Beauty or Reputation, Deformity or Disrepute; to Wisdom, Ignorance; to Fruitfulness, Sterility; to Power, Slavery.[↗](../../ignorance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../ignorance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ignorant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not knowing about something; without information: «ignorant of the rules».[↗](../../ignorant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Without much education or knowledge in general.[↗](../../ignorant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, UK and Ireland) Rude or bad-mannered, for example not saying hello: «Don't be so ignorant!».[↗](../../ignorant/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was ignorant of the rule, so I didn't know I couldn't run in the hall.[↗](../../ignorant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The settlers were ignorant of the dangers of the desert.[↗](../../ignorant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is not a crime to be ignorant; it just means you have more to learn.[↗](../../ignorant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · That was an ignorant comment about other countries.[↗](../../ignorant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be ignorant — say thank you to the driver\![↗](../../ignorant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (UK)[↗](../../ignorant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · People long ago were ignorant of germs.[↗](../../ignorant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The vizier's son pretended to be utterly ignorant of the place and people.[↗](../../ignorant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Now, he knew that his version of the Sefer Yetzirah contained many mistakes, that ignorant people had blended the original and an early commen- tary"), and consequently the original text did not exist.[↗](../../ignorant/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../ignorant/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But I was brutish, and ignorant; I was as a beast before Thee.[↗](../../ignorant/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.73.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ignorant/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **ignore** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To pay no attention to someone or something on purpose.[↗](../../ignore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To not do anything about something you should notice: ignore a warning.[↗](../../ignore/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She ignored me when I said hello.[↗](../../ignore/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Try to ignore people who are mean, and tell an adult.[↗](../../ignore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never ignore a fire alarm.[↗](../../ignore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He ignored the warning sign and got stung.[↗](../../ignore/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ignore messages from people you don't know.[↗](../../ignore/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't ignore pain — tell someone.[↗](../../ignore/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog ignored the ball and went to sleep.[↗](../../ignore/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It's unkind to ignore a new classmate.[↗](../../ignore/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They affected to ignore her as of an inferior social status to themselves, and she despised their light talk.[↗](../../ignore/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/2/) **3** [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/4/) … 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