Is Forego Correct

The lesson here is that forego implies something comes before something else as well as doing without something; however, forgo only means “to do without.” In other words, if you “forego” or “forgo” dessert, you might not be satiated; if dessert “foregoes” dinner, you might be too full for dinner.

How can I use the word forgo in a sentence?

  • I will forgo drinking because I am the designated driver.
  • Because Henry does not want to put his fate in the jury’s hands, he is going to forgo his right to a trial.
  • The actress decided to forgo the after-party and go home to her sick daughter.

What is the forego?

If you forego something, you choose to give it up. If you forego dessert after dinner, you are skipping dessert. The verb forego (also spelled forgo) literally means “to go by.” In common usage it means “to abstain” or “do without.” You might forego smoking cigarettes as a New Year’s resolution.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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