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foregoing Antonyms

Opposite of foregoing

Because the opposite of foregoing shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Just mentioned, stated, or occurring previously, especially in a text or speech.

Usage Example

"Based on the following analysis, the committee recommends approving the proposed budget."

Strongest
following
subsequent
Strong
ensuing
succeeding
later

• noun (Context 2)

The act of abstaining from, giving up, or doing without something desirable (a common variant of 'forgoing').

Usage Example

"The indulgence of short-term profits allowed the company to invest heavily in sustainable technology."

Strong
indulgence
retention

Similar words to foregoing

Words similar to foregoing shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

forgoing
preceding
previous
prior
aforementioned
above
relinquishment
renunciation
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• Nearby Words

forefoot
forefront
forego
foregoing
foregone
foreground
forehand

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Foregoing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/foregoing
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