adj
foregone
FAWR-gawn
Foregone (adj) means Already certain or decided in advance, leaving no real doubt about the outcome. Example: “With such a huge lead, the election result was a foregone conclusion.”
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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
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- Comparative
- more foregone
- Superlative
- most foregone
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What does “foregone” mean?
The word “foregone” means already certain or decided in advance, leaving no real doubt about the outcome. In plain terms, almost always used in the phrase "foregone conclusion" — an outcome that was obvious before it even happened.
How do you pronounce “foregone”?
“Foregone” is pronounced FAWR-gawn (/ˈfɔɹɡɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “foregone” in a sentence?
Here is “foregone” used in a sentence: “With such a huge lead, the election result was a foregone conclusion.”
What is another word for “foregone”?
Words with a similar meaning to “foregone” include preceding, used-to-be, historical and unescapable.
What part of speech is “foregone”?
“Foregone” is an adjective.
