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foregone Definition

fore·gone (fôr gôn′, fôr′gôn′)

adjective

  1. that has gone before; previous; former
  2. previously determined or confidently anticipated; also, inevitable or unavoidable: said of a conclusion

foregone Synonyms

foregone

modif.

predestined, certain, predictable, inescapable; see destined 1, inevitable.

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.