Meaning & Definition of Foregoing in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Referring to something that has been mentioned earlier.

  Example Sentence: In the foregoing discussion, we covered several key points.

• Definition: Existing prior to the current context.

  Example Sentence: The foregoing analysis provides a clear framework for our conclusions.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the verb 'forgo', which means to go before or go ahead.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• foregoing statements: The previous statements that have been made.
• in the foregoing context: In the situation or circumstances that have been described before.

Translations

• Spanish: precedente

• French: précedent

• German: vorangehend

• Russian: предшествующий

Related Words

• forgo: To decide to do without something.

• forego: To go before in time or place.