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forgone

/fɔːɡoʊn/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does forgone mean?

verb, noun

Forgone refers to something that has been given up or abandoned, often in a previous time. It can also mean to have failed to do something.

Example

"The team had forgone their chance to win the championship by not practicing enough."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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