How Do You Spell FOREWENT?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːwənt] (IPA)

The word "forewent" is pronounced as /fɔrgwɛnt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is the past tense of the word "forego," which means to go before or to give up or relinquish. The spelling of "forewent" follows the regular pattern of English past tense verbs, where the suffix "-t" is added to the base form of the verb. Although it may look tricky to spell, with a little practice, one can master the spelling and pronunciation of this word.

FOREWENT Meaning and Definition

1. Forewent is the past tense of the verb "forego." It originates from the combination of the prefix "fore," meaning preceding or ahead, and the verb "go," indicating to proceed or move. The term "forewent" refers to the act of giving up or abstaining from something, usually in favor of a different option or choice made earlier.

   Forewent is commonly used to denote the act of foregoing or renouncing a particular action, opportunity, or possession. It signifies a deliberate decision to refrain from pursuing or experiencing something for various reasons, such as prioritizing other alternatives, acknowledging potential consequences, or recognizing the limitations of time, resources, or personal desires.

   This term may be employed in different contexts, including personal choices, professional decisions, or societal adjustments. By forewent, individuals consciously opt out of a particular course of action, expressing their intention to abstain from or sacrifice something for a greater purpose or goal. It can imply a sense of self-discipline, foresight, or the act of making a difficult but necessary trade-off.

   The verb "forewent" is irregularly conjugated, with its present tense being "forego" and the past participle "foregone." It is commonly used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize the deliberate choice made beforehand and the resulting consequences or implications of that decision.

Common Misspellings for FOREWENT

• foresent
• florecent
• floresent
• foresnt
• freuent
• forefend
• frewen
• frewuent
• freqent
• frecent
• forewint
• fortmente
• forcment
• forsepent
• foreeend
• foerweep
• moreent
• foreewent
• forewnet
• forepament
• Forewandt
• Sorement
• forewhont
• forecene
• Forerene
• FOEement
• FOFement
• Forewerne
• foregeut
• Forpesent
• Farrwent

Etymology of FOREWENT

The word forewent is derived from the combination of two Old English words: fore and gangan.

1. Fore comes from the Old English word fore, which means in front of or before. It can also indicate priority or preference.

2. Gangan is an Old English verb that means to go or to proceed.

When combined, fore and gangan create the word forewent, which can be understood as went before or preceded.

Similar spelling words for FOREWENT

• foremother,
• for rent,
• forehand.

Conjugate verb Forewent

CONDITIONAL

I would forewent

you would forewent

he/she/it would forewent

we would forewent

they would forewent

I would forego

we would forego

you would forego

he/she/it would forego

they would forego

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be foregoing

you would be foregoing

he/she/it would be foregoing

we would be foregoing

they would be foregoing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have forewent

you would have forewent

he/she/it would have forewent

we would have forewent

they would have forewent

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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

I forewent

you forewent

he/she/it forewent

we forewent

they forewent

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

I would have foregone

we would have foregone

you would have foregone

he/she/it would have foregone

they would have foregone