foreseen

word · lemma: foresee

Definition

Describes something that was expected or predicted in advance.

Usage & Nuances

"Foreseen" is the past participle of "foresee" and is used in formal or written contexts, often in passive constructions like "as foreseen" or "had foreseen." It's not common in everyday conversation. "Foreseeable" is related but means "able to be predicted."

Example Sentences

The problem was foreseen by the engineers.

basic

Many of the risks were foreseen in the report.

basic

These delays could have been foreseen.

basic

As foreseen, sales picked up after the holiday season.

natural

None of this could have been foreseen just a year ago.

natural

The crisis was largely foreseen, but few acted to stop it.

natural