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foreseen

fawr-SEEN

Foreseen (adj) means Predicted or expected in advance. Example: “The foreseen outcome finally came to pass.”

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Predicted or expected in advance.
"The foreseen outcome finally came to pass."

How to use foreseen

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In plain EnglishThe past participle of "foresee" — describes something that had already been predicted.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “foreseen” mean?

The word “foreseen” means predicted or expected in advance. In plain terms, the past participle of "foresee" — describes something that had already been predicted.

How do you pronounce “foreseen”?

“Foreseen” is pronounced fawr-SEEN (/fɔɹˈsiːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “foreseen” in a sentence?

Here is “foreseen” used in a sentence: “The foreseen outcome finally came to pass.”

What part of speech is “foreseen”?

“Foreseen” is an adjective.

Is “foreseen” a common word?

“Foreseen” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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