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Foregoing (adj) means coming just before, in time, position, order or importance.

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Coming just before, in time, position, order or importance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

preceding

Antonyms

subsequent following

Related words

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Rhymes for foregoing

doing going boing mooing wooing booing cooing ongoing undoing echoing outgoing tattooing

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What is the meaning of foregoing?

"foregoing" (adj) means coming just before, in time, position, order or importance.

What is another word for foregoing?

Other words for "foregoing" include preceding.

What is the opposite of foregoing?

Opposites of "foregoing" include subsequent, following.

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