What does foregone mean?
Foregone means past participle of forego.
Foregone
/ˈfɔɹɡɔn/ · verb
Meaning
past participle of forego.
Definitions by Sense
- past participle of forego
- previous, former
- bygone
- (informal) inevitable; settled
Example Sentences
"We need a different understanding of revenues and public expenditure. The 15-year freeze on fuel duty and lack of tax on aviation fuel are effectively a huge subsidy to those forms of travel, but they are not described as subsidy because they are foregone revenue. Yet if you invest to hold rail fares, it's seen as subsidy."
For with the dream foregone, foregone, The deed forborne for ever, The worm, regret, will canker on, And time will turn him never.
I know people are still going through the details but it's not a foregone conclusion that it will get confirmation by the Senate.
Synonyms for foregone
Antonyms for foregone
Related Words
Word Forms
- more foregone
- most foregone
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for foregone?
Common synonyms include preceding, used-to-be, forepassed, historical.
What is the opposite of foregone?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use foregone in a sentence?
"We need a different understanding of revenues and public expenditure. The 15-year freeze on fuel duty and lack of tax on aviation fuel are effectively a huge subsidy to those forms of travel, but they are not described as subsidy because they are foregone revenue. Yet if you invest to hold rail fares, it's seen as subsidy."
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