foregone
/ˈfɔːrɡɒn/
fore · gone
ˈfɔːr · ɡɒn
English Definition
adj. predetermined inevitable certain
Significado en Español
pasado, predecible
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đã qua, có thể đoán trước
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Example Sentence
It was a foregone conclusion that he would win.
他会获胜是预料中的结论。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fore-(before) + go(walk) + ne→ predetermined; past.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “foregone”?
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A
Decided
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B
Future
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C
Unknown
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D
Probable
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A — Decided.
“foregone” means adj. predetermined inevitable certain
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
With such a weak team, their crushing defeat seemed a ______ conclusion.
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A
doubtful
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B
foregone
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C
shocking
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D
surprising
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B — foregone.
“foregone” means adj. predetermined inevitable certain
Common questions about “foregone”
What does “foregone” mean?
foregone — adj. predetermined inevitable certain. In Chinese: 过去的；预料中的.
How do you pronounce “foregone”?
foregone is pronounced /ˈfɔːrɡɒn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fore · gone.
How do you use “foregone” in a sentence?
It was a foregone conclusion that he would win. (他会获胜是预料中的结论。)
What are synonyms for “foregone”?
inevitable, predetermined — all close in meaning to foregone (adj. predetermined inevitable certain).
Is “foregone” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. foregone appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “foregone”?
fore-(before) + go(walk) + ne→ predetermined; past.
