foregone

American  

[fawr-gawn, -gon, fawr-gawn, -gon] / fɔrˈgɔn, -ˈgɒn, ˈfɔrˌgɔn, -ˌgɒn /

adjective

1. that has gone go before; previous; past.

2. determined in advance; inevitable.

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foregone British  

/ ˈfɔːˌɡɒn, fɔːˈɡɒn /

adjective

1. gone or completed; past

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Other Word Forms

• foregoneness noun
• unforegone adjective

Etymology

Origin of foregone

First recorded in 1590–1600; fore- + gone

Example Sentences

Those triumphs were not exactly foregone conclusions given the travel sickness Howe's team previously suffered with.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

California currently has the highest average gasoline price at $5.14, but the $6 price level as an average for the state is not a foregone conclusion just yet, De Haan said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Nevertheless, it is important to remember that this isn’t yet a foregone conclusion by any means—and that there are multiple uphill slogs ahead for PSWBD.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

“It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs,” Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Even Kaz had foregone his immaculately cut suit in favor of a bulky wool coat.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo