Foregoer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /fȯr-ˈgō/ fore·go

Meaning & Definition of Foregoer

Foregoer (verb)

  1. to go before, precede
  2. to give up the enjoyment or advantage of, do without
  3. forsake

Foregoer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another

    "a nearly November snowfall that appears to be a disconcerting foregoer of the harsh winter facing us"

    similar: angel, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor
    related: foreboder, foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether

  2. something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed

    "not many people still have manual typewriters, the foregoers to word processors"

    similar: ancestor, antecedent, archetype, daddy, forerunner, granddaddy, precursor, predecessor, prototype
    related: model, original, originator, sire, father, mother
    opposite: descendant
    near: by-product, derivative, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off, daughter, son

Related Entry: Forego (verb)

Forego is a different word from Foregoer. The synonyms below are for forego, not for foregoer.

  1. to go or come before in time

    "if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him"

    similar: antecede, antedate, precede, predate, preexist
    opposite: follow, postdate, succeed

Related Entry: Forgo (verb)

Forgo is a different word from Foregoer. The synonyms below are for forgo, not for foregoer.

  1. to resist the temptation of

    "I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight"

    similar: abjure, abstain (from), forbear, keep (from), refrain (from), withhold (from)
    related: avoid, eschew, shun, check, constrain, curb, inhibit, deny, refuse, reject, repudiate, buck, combat, fight
    opposite: bow (to), give in (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)
    near: acquiesce (to), capitulate, concede (to), knuckle under (to)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foregoer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foregoer:

angel, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, ancestor, antecedent, archetype, daddy, granddaddy, predecessor, prototype

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Foregoer

Words with the opposite meaning of Foregoer:

descendant

Related Words for Foregoer

foreboder, foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether, model, original, originator, sire, father

Near Antonyms of Foregoer

by-product, derivative, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off, daughter, son

Word Forms of Foregoer

Inflections: forewent, foregone, foregoing, foregoes, forwent, forgone, forgoing, forgoes

Derived words: foregoer (noun), forgoer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Foregoer

Middle English, from Old English forgān to pass by, forgo, from for- + gān to go

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Foregoer

What does "Foregoer" mean?

"Foregoer" means to go before, precede. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go before, precede. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Foregoer"?

Other words for "Foregoer" include angel, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, ancestor and antecedent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foregoer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foregoer"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foregoer". Common alternatives include angel, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, ancestor, antecedent, archetype and daddy.

What is the opposite of "Foregoer"?

Antonyms of "Foregoer" include descendant. Near antonyms include by-product, derivative, offshoot and outgrowth.

How do you use "Foregoer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Foregoer" in a sentence: "a nearly November snowfall that appears to be a disconcerting foregoer of the harsh winter facing us"; "not many people still have manual typewriters, the foregoers to word processors".

Is "Foregoer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foregoer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Foregoer"?

"Foregoer" is pronounced /fȯr-ˈgō/ and divided into syllables as fore·go.

What is the origin of the word "Foregoer"?

"Foregoer" comes from Middle English, from Old English forgān to pass by, forgo, from for- + gān to go. First known use: before 12th century.