Synonyms for
Foregoing
Definition
referring to something previously mentioned or occurring before in time.
Synonyms & similar words
foreswear
claim
giveup
postdate
forego
precede
waive
predate
relinquish
antedate
dispensewith
forfeit
throwoverboard
forgo
antecede
previous
preceding
earlier
former
aforesaid
aforementioned
prior
antecedent
preexistent
past
antediluvian
bygone
quondam
sometime
erstwhile
old
late
recent
yesteryear
last
Example sentences
- The foregoing instructions are for building a birdhouse.
- The teacher reminded the students of the foregoing lesson.
- The foregoing evidence supports the defendant's claim.
- The foregoing paragraph summarizes the main points of the article.
- The foregoing statement was made by the defendant's lawyer.
Quotes
The foregoing are the words of a man who has been betrayed.
We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the foregoing material.
The foregoing report is based on interviews with witnesses.