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Foregoing
Sounds like
forgohing
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Simple meaning
What does Foregoing mean?
Previous or giving up.
Dictionary definition
Going before, previous, or giving up something, depending on context.
Example sentences
Foregoing in a sentence
easy
The foregoing section explains the rule.
medium
She is foregoing dessert today.
hard
Foregoing can mean previous in formal writing or giving up something in modern use.
Synonyms
Words like Foregoing
Antonyms
Opposite words
followingComing after.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foregoing, depending on context.
Word family
Foregoing word family
Base word
foregoing
noun
foregoings
More than one foregoing.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does foregoing mean?
Foregoing means previous or giving up.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foregoing?
Previous is close in meaning to foregoing in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foregoing?
Following contrasts with foregoing.
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