foregoing
adjective/ˈfɔːɡəʊɪŋ/
/ˈfɔːrɡəʊɪŋ/
[only before noun] (formal)- used to refer to something that has just been mentioned
- the foregoing discussion
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- the foregoingnoun [singular + singular or plural verb] what has just been mentioned
- The foregoing is a description of the proposed plan.
- The foregoing are the factors that will play a major role in this election.
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