Foregone Meaning in English
word · lemma: forgo
Definition
Foregone means something that has already been decided or is inevitable, often used in the phrase 'a foregone conclusion' to mean something certain to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly seen in 'a foregone conclusion.' Used in formal or written English. Not used as a regular adjective for people or objects. Rare as a standalone adjective outside this expression.
Spanish: pasado - inevitablePortuguese (BR): previamente decidido - inevitávelPortuguese (PT): previamente decidido - inevitávelChinese (Simplified): 已成定局的 - 预先决定的Chinese (Traditional): 已成定局的 - 預先決定的Hindi: पूर्व निर्धारित - अपरिहार्यArabic: محسوم - سابقBengali: অবশ্যম্ভাবী - পূর্বনির্ধারিতRussian: предрешённый - неизбежныйJapanese: 決まっている - 避けられないVietnamese: hiển nhiên - đã định sẵnKorean: 불보듯 뻔한 - 이미 정해진Turkish: kaçınılmaz - önceden belliUrdu: پہلے سے طے شدہ - یقینیIndonesian: sudah pasti - sudah ditentukan
Example Sentences
It was a foregone conclusion that she would win.
basic
The match’s result seemed foregone after the first half.
basic
Some say defeat was a foregone conclusion.
basic
Her promotion seemed like a foregone conclusion to everyone in the office.
natural
Honestly, the outcome was pretty much a foregone conclusion.
natural
Don’t act surprised—it was a foregone conclusion!
natural