Synonyms for

Foregone

Verb / ˈfɔ:ˈrgɔ:n / Another word for foregone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that has already happened or been decided.

Synonyms & similar words

postdate precede bypast antedate throwoverboard departed antecede gone claim forego predate relinquish forfeit foreswear bygone dispensewith giveup waive forgo inevitable certain predetermined predestined unavoidable preordained inescapable fixed established settled decided concluded finished over past history done dead lost

Example sentences

  1. The foregone conclusion was that the team would lose.
  2. The outcome of the trial was foregone from the beginning.
  3. The decision to close the store was foregone due to low sales.
  4. The foregone era of typewriters has been replaced by computers.
  5. The foregone days of summer have ended.

Quotes

  • The future is foregone, it's just a matter of time.
  • The foregone conclusion of history is that it repeats itself.
  • The foregone era of the horse and carriage has been replaced by cars.

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