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FOREWENT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Forewent.

How to pronounce forewent:

US

Forewent - as a verb

Be earlier in time; go back further

Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecedeantedateforgoprecedepredate

Do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Example: "We are dispensing with formalities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense withforeswearforgorelinquishwaive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

Example: "You've forfeited your right to name your successor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeitforgogive upthrow overboardwaive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I forewent my usual breakfast to save time."
"She forewent her vacation to finish her work."
"He forewent his usual route and took a shortcut."
"They forewent their dessert to avoid consuming extra calories."
"The team forewent their day off to meet the deadline."
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Word Game Points

Is FOREWENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forewent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOREWENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FOREWENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forewent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOREWENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FOREWENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forewent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOREWENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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