1. forget: to not remember facts, information, or people or things from the past
[This is the definition of 'forget' according to the Longman dictionary. What is the difference between #1 and #2? Can we us as in #2 as well. Which one is better, 'to not', 'not to'?
2. forget: not to remember facts, information, or people or things from the past
"not to remember" is better because the adverb is not placed between the two parts of the infinitive.
The difference between #1 and #2 is the word order and the absence of the word "to" in #2. Both sentences convey the same meaning, which is the act of not remembering something from the past.
In sentence #2, the words "not to" function together as a negation of the verb "remember." This is an alternative way of expressing the concept of forgetting. While both variations are grammatically correct, it's important to note that sentence #2 is less commonly used and might sound more formal or literary.
Regarding the question of whether "as" can be used in sentence #2, the answer is no. In this context, "as" would not be appropriate because it doesn't convey the intended meaning of the sentence. However, you could rephrase sentence #2 as "to not remember" or "to not recall" to maintain a similar structure while achieving the desired meaning.
As for the use of "to not" versus "not to," both forms are grammatically correct and acceptable. They can be used interchangeably without any significant difference in meaning. It is ultimately a matter of personal preference or the overall flow of the sentence.