English Explanatory Dictionary

forego

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To precede, to go before.
verb
  1. Alternative spelling of forgo; to abandon, to relinquish.

Pronunciation

/fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forego.wav

Word forms

forego foregoes foregoing forewent foregone

Etymology

From Middle English forgan, from Old English foregān, equivalent to fore- + go.

Synonyms

antecede come before

Derived words

foregoer
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