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Another word for foregone

Choosing another word for foregone depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having been determined, settled, or inevitability decided in advance (most commonly used in the phrase 'foregone conclusion').

Usage Example

"Given the team's undefeated record all season, their victory in the championship game felt like a inevitable conclusion."

Strongest
inevitable
predetermined
preordained
Strong
certain
predictable
inescapable
unavoidable
sure

• verb (Context 2)

To go without or abstain from something desirable (as the past participle of 'forego', a variant of 'forgo').

Usage Example

"The executives have voluntarily forgo their annual bonuses to help fund the company's new research initiative."

Strongest
forgo
do without
waive
Strong
relinquish
renounce
give up
pass up
sacrifice

• adjective (Context 3)

Having gone before in time; previous or past.

Usage Example

"Historians studied the customs of bygone eras to understand how modern legal institutions evolved."

Strongest
bygone
past
previous
former
Strong
prior
earlier

• verb (Context 4)

To precede in time or place (as the past participle of 'forego').

Usage Example

"The concluding chapter summarizes the arguments that have precede in the earlier sections of the treatise."

Strongest
precede
Strong
antedate
predate

Opposites of foregone

The opposite of foregone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uncertain
future
follow
succeed
unpredictable
claim
upcoming
accept
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Foregone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/foregone
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