English Explanatory Dictionary

forethought

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
  2. Anticipation.
  3. Provident care; prudence.
adj
  1. Thought of, or planned, beforehand.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of forethink

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)θɔːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forethought.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forethought2.wav /fɔː(ɹ)ˈθɔːt/

Word forms

forethought forethoughts

Etymology

From Middle English forethouht, forethoght, from Old English *foreþōht (“forethought”); equivalent to fore- + thought. See also forethink.

Synonyms

premeditation foresight aforethought premeditated

Related words

aforethought

Derived words

fearthought forethoughted forethoughtful forethoughtless unforethought
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