foreseen

foreseen

The meteorologist foreseen the storm's path with great accuracy.

Definition
  1. Adjective (past participle of ):
    • Known or expected in advance: "foreseen" describes something that was anticipated, predicted, or known before it happened.
    • Preconceived: A situation or outcome that was mentally prepared for or envisaged beforehand.
Usage Examples
  • (The problems were anticipated and expected in advance.)
  • (This was not predicted or expected beforehand.)
  • (The potential dangers were known and prepared for.)
Advanced Usage

  • "foreseen consequences": outcomes that were predicted or anticipated.

    • The government implemented policies to mitigate the foreseen consequences of inflation. (They prepared for the expected negative effects.)

  • "foreseen obstacles": barriers or challenges that were identified in advance.

    • The team overcame all foreseen obstacles during the construction phase. (They dealt with challenges they had expected.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Foresee (verb): to know or expect something before it happens.

    • No one could foresee the outcome of the election. (No one could predict it in advance.)

  • Unforeseen (adj): not predicted or expected.

    • The project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. (Unexpected events caused the delay.)
Synonyms

  • Anticipated: expected or predicted.

    • The anticipated arrival of the package was delayed. (The expected arrival was late.)

  • Predicted: stated or estimated in advance.

    • The predicted weather pattern matched reality. (The forecast was accurate.)

  • Foreknown: known beforehand.

    • The foreknown risks were listed in the report. (The risks were known in advance.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Foresee something: to anticipate or predict something.
    • The scientist could foresee the impact of climate change. (She could predict the effects.)
Related Idioms

  • "Foreseen the writing on the wall": to have anticipated a likely negative outcome.

    • The CEO had foreseen the writing on the wall and resigned early. (He had anticipated the company's failure.)

  • "As foreseen": exactly as predicted or expected.

    • The election results came out as foreseen by the polls. (The outcome matched predictions.)