foregoing
Adjective 1. Preceding in time or order; previously mentioned or written: Refers to something that comes before, especially in a text or speech. It points to information that has just been stated or discussed. - Example: The foregoing paragraph explains the basic principles. - Example: Please review the foregoing arguments before making a decision.
The word "foregoing" is formal and is primarily used in written English, such as in legal documents, academic papers, or formal reports, to refer back to something already mentioned. It often appears as "the foregoing" to collectively refer to the preceding text or points.
Examples - Adjective: - The foregoing analysis leads us to a clear conclusion. - All the foregoing examples illustrate the same rule. - Based on the foregoing evidence, the case was dismissed.
- "The foregoing" (noun phrase): Used as a collective noun to refer to the things that have just been mentioned or written.
- The foregoing suggests a need for policy change.
- We will now summarize the foregoing.
- Forego (verb): To precede in place, time, or order. (Note: This is different from the verb "forgo," which means to go without.)
- Aforementioned (adjective): Mentioned previously. Similar in meaning and usage to "foregoing."
- Preceding (adjective): Existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place. A more common synonym.
- Preceding
- Previous
- Aforementioned
- Above-mentioned
- Prior
- Following
- Subsequent
- Below
- Ensuing
"Foregoing" is not commonly used in everyday spoken English. In casual contexts, words like "previous," "earlier," or "the ones I just mentioned" are more natural. It is important not to confuse the adjective "foregoing" with the verb "forgo" (meaning to abstain from or do without).
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especially of writing or speech; going before
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