Something that is already decided or certain to happen; or something that has been given up or abandoned.
Past participle of 'forgo,' from Old English roots. 'Foregone' (with 'e') evolved as the more common spelling by the 17th century, especially in the phrase 'foregone conclusion.'
A 'foregone conclusion' sounds like fancy old English, but it's actually super useful—it means everyone already knows how something will turn out before it happens, like knowing your team will win before the game.
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