Pronunciation: /ˈfɔrˌɡoʊɪŋ/
noun something that has been mentioned or written before
A1 The foregoing information was helpful for my project.
A2 In the foregoing paragraphs, the author explains the main idea of the story.
B1 The foregoing evidence presented in the court convinced the jury of his innocence.
B2 The lawyer referenced the foregoing case law to support her argument.
C1 The foregoing analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the current economic situation.
C2 The foregoing research paper delves deep into the complexities of quantum mechanics.
adjective referring to something previously mentioned or occurring before
A1 The foregoing chapter in the book was easy to understand.
A2 The foregoing instructions on how to assemble the furniture were helpful.
B1 The foregoing evidence presented in court was compelling.
B2 The foregoing arguments made by the lawyer were well-reasoned.
C1 The foregoing research conducted by the team has provided valuable insights.
C2 The foregoing analysis of the data revealed interesting trends.
formal In light of the foregoing evidence, we can conclude that the defendant is guilty.
informal Based on the foregoing, it seems like we're all in agreement.
slang So, after all that foregoing talk, what's the final decision?
figurative The artist painted the foreground with vibrant colors, contrasting with the foregoing background.
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