Synonyms

foregoing

American

[fawr-goh-ing, fohr-] / fɔrˈgoʊ ɪŋ, foʊr- /

adjective

previously stated, written, or occurring; preceding.

The foregoing paragraph presents the problem.

Synonyms:

former, prior, previous, precedent

foregoing British

/ fɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

(prenominal) (esp of writing or speech) going before; preceding

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Etymology

Origin of foregoing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at forego ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Foregoing any semblance of a story after its initial setup, “Extraction 2” can be separated into three distinct, noxious action sequences.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Foregoing the traditional party held in Venezuela when a girl turns 15, Aray decided to use the money gifted to her by friends and relatives to "help my mum and family make money".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Foregoing his familiar No. 6 jersey for No. 24, Clement also has a different outlook looking ahead to his senior season as he puts the drama of 2015 behind him.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2016

Foregoing a school superintendent’s job to save the struggling Brenham creamery, he didn’t pay himself for those first six months, according to family lore.

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2016

Foregoing his arch�ological researches, the Englishman sought the Treasury.

From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Kipling, Rudyard

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