foregone Definition
fore·gone (fôr gôn′, fôr′gôn′)
adjective
- that has gone before; previous; former
- previously determined or confidently anticipated; also, inevitable or unavoidable: said of a conclusion
foregone Synonyms
foregone Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
represent: It does not, very broadly, catch inducements representing amounts foregone or deferred by the provider.
Modifies a noun
- conclusion: The war was a foregone conclusion from the start.
- basis: Our earlier comments regarding the income foregone basis of payments are equally relevant here.
- thinking: That type of foregone thinking will stop your progress dead in its tracks.
- earning: This is partly compensated for by the tax-benefit system; equivalent to about 54 % of her foregone earnings.
Used with adjective complement
have: Truly I can say that since I avowed my love for you, I have foregone all company and the society for you.
Browse dictionary entries near foregone
- ‹ foregoing
- ‹ forego
- ‹ foregather
- ‹ forefront
- ‹ forefoot
- ‹ forefinger
- ‹ forefend
- ‹ forefeel
- ‹ forefather
- ‹ foredoom

