How Do You Spell FOREGOING?

Pronunciation: [fɔːɡˈə͡ʊɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "foregoing" is spelled with the letters F-O-R-E-G-O-I-N-G. It is pronounced /fɔrˈɡoʊɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is often used to refer to something previously mentioned or discussed. The prefix "fore" means "before" and "going" refers to something that is happening or occurring. The spelling of the word can sometimes be confused with "forgoing," which means to give up or do without something. Therefore, it is important to double-check the spelling of the word before use.

FOREGOING Meaning and Definition

1. Foregoing is an adjective that refers to something previously mentioned or discussed. It is commonly used to introduce or refer to a series of earlier statements, ideas, or examples. This term typically indicates that what is about to be mentioned or discussed has already been addressed or alluded to in some way. "Foregoing" can also be used in legal and written contexts, serving as an adjective that refers to preceding content within a document.

   For instance, in a sentence such as "In light of the foregoing information," "foregoing" emphasizes that the information being referred to has already been mentioned or presented. It is a way to draw attention to what has already been discussed and use it as a basis for further explanation, conclusion, or action.

   In legal contexts, "foregoing" is often used to refer to previously stated or written clauses, sections, or provisions within a contract, agreement, or legal document. It signifies that the cited content is preceding the current point of reference. This terminology is crucial for avoiding confusion and ensuring that the document is read and interpreted accurately.

   Overall, "foregoing" serves as an important indicator of previously mentioned or presented material, allowing for clearer communication and comprehension across various domains.

2. Going before in time or place; preceding.

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

Top Common Misspellings for FOREGOING *

• foregin 66.6666666%

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Other Common Misspellings for FOREGOING

• foregine
• forecing
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• forageing
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• foregoints
• forerning
• gotegoing
• forrgoin
• Forepoint
• foregoeing
• foreceing
• morefoming

Etymology of FOREGOING

The word "foregoing" is derived from two separate words: "fore" and "going".

1. "Fore": This word comes from Middle English "fore", which was used as a preposition meaning "before" or "in front of". It can be traced back to the Old English word "fore", which had the same meaning.

2. "Going": This word comes from the Middle English word "gon", which means "to go" or "to proceed". It can be traced back to the Old English word "gān", having the same meaning.

When these two words are combined, "fore" and "going", the result is "foregoing". It is used as an adjective to refer to something that has been mentioned or discussed previously, usually in writing or text.

Idioms with the word FOREGOING

• the foregoing The idiom "the foregoing" refers to something that has been previously mentioned or discussed. It relates to the ideas or information that have been presented earlier in a written or spoken text.

Similar spelling words for FOREGOING

• firking,
• dis-frocking,
• Freaking,
• forking,
• frocking,
• forgoing,
• fargoing,
• frigging,
• foraging,
• frugging,
• foregone,
• foreseen,
• foreskin,
• fracking,
• foreking,
• foreign,
• un-frocking,
• vraicking,
• forging,
• freaknik,
• frakking,
• phreaking,
• de-frocking,
• fricking.

Conjugate verb Foregoing

CONDITIONAL

I would forego

we would forego

you would forego

he/she/it would forego

they would forego

FUTURE

I will forego

we will forego

you will forego

he/she/it will forego

they will forego

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have foregone

we will have foregone

you will have foregone

he/she/it will have foregone

they will have foregone

PAST

I forewent

we forewent

you forewent

he/she/it forewent

they forewent

PAST PERFECT

I had foregone

we had foregone

you had foregone

he/she/it had foregone

they had foregone

PRESENT

I forego

we forego

you forego

he/she/it foregoes

they forego

PRESENT PERFECT

I have foregone

we have foregone

you have foregone

he/she/it has foregone

they have foregone

I am foregoing

we are foregoing

you are foregoing

he/she/it is foregoing

they are foregoing

I was foregoing

we were foregoing

you were foregoing

he/she/it was foregoing

they were foregoing

I will be foregoing

we will be foregoing

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they will be foregoing

I have been foregoing

we have been foregoing

you have been foregoing

he/she/it has been foregoing

they have been foregoing

I had been foregoing

we had been foregoing

you had been foregoing

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they had been foregoing

I will have been foregoing

we will have been foregoing

you will have been foregoing

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they will have been foregoing

I would have foregone

we would have foregone

you would have foregone

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they would have foregone

I would be foregoing

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you would be foregoing

he/she/it would be foregoing

they would be foregoing

I would have been foregoing

we would have been foregoing

you would have been foregoing

he/she/it would have been foregoing

they would have been foregoing