foregone

• Describe algo que ya ha sucedido o que sin duda sucederá; se usa a menudo en la frase 'conclusión inevitable' o 'resultado predeterminado'.

Describes something that has already happened or is certain to happen; often used in the phrase 'foregone conclusion'.

1. Predetermined or inevitableC1formal

   Something that is already decided or certain to happen.

   predeterminado, inevitable

   • The outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion.
   • His promotion was a foregone decision after his excellent performance.
   • It was a foregone result that the bill would pass.

   Sinónimosassuredcertaindestinedfatedfixedinescapableinevitablepredeterminedunavoidable

   Antónimoscontingentdoubtfuluncertainundeterminedunpredictable

• Verbo que significa decidir no tener o no hacer algo, especialmente algo placentero, o ir delante en el tiempo o el espacio.

A verb used to indicate the act of deciding not to have or do something, especially something enjoyable, or to go before in time or place.

verbo irregular

1. To go beforeC1formal

   To precede in time, place, or order.

   preceder

   • The introduction will forego the main presentation.
   • A period of calm often foregoes a storm.
   • The events that forego the ceremony are carefully planned.

   Sinónimosantecedeantedatecome beforeprecedepredate

   Antónimosfollowsucceed

2. To do withoutC1formal

   To abstain from or give up something, often voluntarily.

   Prescindir de

   • She decided to forego dessert to stay healthy.
   • He will forego his vacation to finish the project.
   • They agreed to forego their bonuses for the company's benefit.

   Sinónimosabstaindispense witheschewgive uprelinquishrenouncesacrificewaive

   Antónimosacceptenjoyindulgekeepretaintake