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foreseen

 

[ fɔːˈsiːn ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a sentence

Known or predicted before it happens.

Synonyms

anticipated, envisioned, predicted

Examples of usage

  • He had foreseen the economic downturn and prepared accordingly.
  • The consequences of their actions were unforeseen by most, but he had foreseen them all along.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sentence

To predict or anticipate an event before it happens.

Synonyms

anticipate, forecast, predict

Examples of usage

  • She foresees a bright future for the company.
  • The wise man foresees danger and takes precautions.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreseen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsto

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित

🇩🇪 vorgesehen

🇮🇩 dilihat sebelumnya

🇺🇦 передбачений

🇵🇱 przewidziany

🇯🇵 予見された

🇫🇷 prévu

🇪🇸 previsto

🇹🇷 öngörülen

🇰🇷 예견된

🇸🇦 متوقع

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 预见的

🇸🇮 predviden

🇮🇸 fyrirséður

🇰🇿 болжанған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ნავარაუდევი

🇦🇿 qabaqcadan görülən

🇲🇽 previsto

Etymology

The word 'foreseen' originated from the combination of the prefix 'fore-' meaning before, and the word 'seen'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of foreseen has been present in various cultures and languages throughout history, emphasizing the importance of being able to predict or anticipate future events. The ability to foresee has been valued in many fields, from astrology to strategic planning.

See also: foresee, foreseeing, oversee, overseeing, overseer, see, seeable, seeing, seer, seesaw, seethe, unseeing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,938, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.