foregone
|fore/gone|
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/fɔrˈɡɔn/
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/fɔːˈɡɒn/
(forego)
precede or abstain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foregone' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'forgān', where 'for-' meant 'before' and 'gān' meant 'to go'.
Historical Evolution
'forgān' transformed into the modern English word 'foregone' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go before', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'already decided or inevitable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
already decided or determined; inevitable.
The outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion.
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Adjective 2
past participle of 'forego', meaning to go before or precede.
The foregone events shaped the current situation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42