adj
foregone
FAWR-gawn
adj
1
Already certain or decided in advance, leaving no real doubt about the outcome.
"With such a huge lead, the election result was a foregone conclusion."
How to Use Foregone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always used in the phrase "foregone conclusion" — an outcome that was obvious before it even happened.
Common pairings
foregone conclusion
Word Forms
more foregone comparative, most foregone superlative
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With such a huge lead, the election result was a _____ conclusion.