What does foregoing mean?
Foregoing means Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence..
Foregoing
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence..
Definitions by Sense
- Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
- present participle and gerund of forego
Example Sentences
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;
Striking confirmation of the foregoing points comes in a letter from a Swindon reader, who writes "[…]."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for foregoing?
Common synonyms include aforegoing, preceding.
What is the opposite of foregoing?
Possible antonyms include following, subsequent.
How do you use foregoing in a sentence?
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;
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