Foregoing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Foregoing is an adjective meaning Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
Meaning
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of forego
Example Sentences
Striking confirmation of the foregoing points comes in a letter from a Swindon reader, who writes "[…]."
we may conclude, from the foregoing reasonings, that, as certain unity is requisite in all productions, it cannot be wanting in history more than in any other;
Synonyms for foregoing
Depending on context, synonyms include aforegoing, preceding.
Antonyms for foregoing
Common opposites include following, subsequent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preceding, previous, prior, aforesaid, above-named, abovementioned.
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