How Do You Spell FOREGO?

Pronunciation: [fɔːɡˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "forego" can be confusing for some people. The word is pronounced /fɔː(r)ˈɡəʊ/ and is spelled with the letter "e" at the end, but this does not indicate a past tense of "go" as one might expect. Instead, "forego" means to go before or precede something. The spelling with the final "e" is a remnant of the word's Old English origin, where it was spelled "foregan." Remembering the word's definition and etymology can aid in proper spelling.

FOREGO Meaning and Definition

  1. Forego is a verb that is commonly used to denote the action of giving up or abstaining from something, typically in favor of an alternative option. When a person foregoes something, it means they consciously choose to do without it, often to prioritize or accept another course of action. The term is also used to express the act of foregoing in advance or before engaging in a specific activity or event.

    Foregoing can be seen as an act of sacrifice, renunciation, or self-denial. It implies a deliberate choice to relinquish or abandon a particular desire, item, opportunity, or right. This verb often signifies a voluntary decision to forgo personal gain, satisfaction, or enjoyment, as a result of considering other factors such as practicality, necessity, or ethical considerations.

    The term forego is frequently used in contexts where individuals have to make choices between two or more mutually exclusive options. For example, one might forego leisure activities to focus on studying for an important exam, or a company might forego investing its profits in expansion to pay off existing debts.

    In summary, forego is a verb that emphasizes the conscious decision to give up or abstain from something. It highlights the act of consciously foregoing an option, desire, or opportunity, often for the sake of another choice or underlying circumstance.

  2. • To go without.
    • To forbear to possess or enjoy; to give up.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FOREGO

Etymology of FOREGO

The word "forego" has its origins in Middle English, where it was spelled as "forgon". It is a combination of the prefix "fore", meaning "before" or "in front of", and "gon", which is the past participle of the Old English verb "gan", meaning "to go". Thus, "forego" literally translates to "go before" or "go in front of". Over time, the spelling of the word evolved to "forego" as it is commonly used today.

Similar spelling words for FOREGO

Conjugate verb Forego

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have foregone
you would have foregone
he/she/it would have foregone
we would have foregone
they would have foregone
I would have forego
you would have forego
he/she/it would have forego
we would have forego
they would have forego

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been foregoing
you would have been foregoing
he/she/it would have been foregoing
we would have been foregoing
they would have been foregoing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would forego
you would forego
he/she/it would forego
we would forego
they would forego

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be foregoing
you would be foregoing
he/she/it would be foregoing
we would be foregoing
they would be foregoing

FUTURE

I will forego
you will forego
he/she/it will forego
we will forego
they will forego

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be foregoing
you will be foregoing
he/she/it will be foregoing
we will be foregoing
they will be foregoing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have foregone
you will have foregone
he/she/it will have foregone
we will have foregone
they will have foregone

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been foregoing
you will have been foregoing
he/she/it will have been foregoing
we will have been foregoing
they will have been foregoing

IMPERATIVE

you forego
we let´s forego

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to forego

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was foregoing
you were foregoing
he/she/it was foregoing
we were foregoing
they were foregoing

PAST PARTICIPLE

foregone

PAST PERFECT

I had foregone
you had foregone
he/she/it had foregone
we had foregone
they had foregone

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been foregoing
you had been foregoing
he/she/it had been foregoing
we had been foregoing
they had been foregoing

PRESENT

I forego
you forego
he/she/it foregoes
we forego
they forego

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am foregoing
you are foregoing
he/she/it is foregoing
we are foregoing
they are foregoing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

foregoing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have foregone
you have foregone
he/she/it has foregone
we have foregone
they have foregone

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been foregoing
you have been foregoing
he/she/it has been foregoing
we have been foregoing
they have been foregoing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it forego

SIMPLE PAST

I forewent
you forewent
he/she/it forewent
we forewent
they forewent

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