Forgone

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈɡɒn/

Definitions of forgone

adjective something that has happened or been done before the present time

Example Sentences

A1 The forgone opportunity to study abroad still haunts me.

A2 She regretted the forgone chance to travel to Europe.

B1 The forgone promotion at work left him feeling disappointed.

B2 The forgone investment in the stock market ended up costing them a lot of money.

C1 The forgone opportunity to start his own business still weighs heavily on his mind.

C2 The forgone chance to pursue his passion for music is something he deeply regrets.

Examples of forgone in a Sentence

formal The decision to invest in the new technology was forgone in favor of maintaining the current system.

informal She forgone her plans to go out tonight and decided to stay in instead.

slang I forgone my diet and indulged in a big slice of pizza.

figurative The opportunity for a fresh start was forgone when he chose to dwell on the past.

Grammatical Forms of forgone

• past tense: forgone
• plural: forgones
• comparative: more forgone
• superlative: most forgone
• present tense: forgo
• future tense: will forgo
• perfect tense: have forgone
• continuous tense: am forgoing
• singular: forgone
• positive degree: forgone
• infinitive: forgo
• gerund: forgoing
• participle: forgone

Origin and Evolution of forgone

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forgone' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'for-' (before) and 'gon' (past participle of 'go').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forgone' has evolved to be used as an adjective meaning 'having gone before' or 'past' in various contexts.