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Meaning of forethought

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

forethought

Pronunciation:/fɔː(ɹ)ˈθɔːt//ˈfɔː(ɹ)θɔːt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To plan (something) in advance; think, consider, or contrive beforehand; prognosticate.

  2. To think about beforehand; to anticipate.

noun

Definitions

  1. Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; premeditation.

    Example: With a little forethought we'd have planned for this contingency and not been stuck here now.

  2. Anticipation.

  3. Provident care; prudence.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Thought of, or planned, beforehand.

    Synonyms:aforethoughtpremeditated