verb
forego
faw-GOH
Forego (verb) means to come before; to precede. Example: “The introduction foregoes the main argument of the book.”
verb
1
To come before; to precede.
"The introduction foregoes the main argument of the book."
How to use forego
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo go before something else in order or time.
Common mistake
Forego means "to come before" (as in "the foregoing chapter"); forgo (no e) means "to do without" something — many writers mix these up.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- foregoes
- Past tense
- forewent, foregone
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The introduction _____ the main argument of the book.
Etymology
From Old English foregān, equivalent to fore- + go.
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What does “forego” mean?
The word “forego” means to come before; to precede. In plain terms, to go before something else in order or time.
How do you pronounce “forego”?
“Forego” is pronounced faw-GOH (/fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forego” in a sentence?
Here is “forego” used in a sentence: “The introduction foregoes the main argument of the book.”
What part of speech is “forego”?
“Forego” is a verb.
Where does the word “forego” come from?
The word “forego” comes from Old English. From Old English foregān, equivalent to fore- + go.
