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Foregone
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Simple meaning
What does Foregone mean?
Already decided or given up.
Dictionary definition
Already decided, given up, or certain before it happens.
Example sentences
Foregone in a sentence
easy
The result felt like a foregone conclusion.
medium
The treat was foregone to save money.
hard
Foregone is often used in the phrase foregone conclusion, meaning an outcome that seems certain.
Synonyms
Words like Foregone
Antonyms
Opposite words
uncertainNot sure or decided.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foregone, depending on context.
Word family
Foregone word family
Base word
foregone
verb
foregoned
Past form of foregone.
verb
foregoning
Action form of foregone.
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Practice 1
What does foregone mean?
Foregone means already decided or given up.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foregone?
Certain is close in meaning to foregone in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foregone?
Uncertain contrasts with foregone.
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