It was covered in dust and forgotten.

Meaning: This sentence conveys the idea that the toy car had been neglected and left in a state of disrepair over time.

Choice of Words: To cover means to put something over or around something else. Dust is a fine powder that collects on surfaces. Forgotten means no longer remembered. When you put them together, "It was covered in dust and forgotten" describes the condition of the toy car as being dirty and neglected.

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