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1forethought
noun fore·thought \ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt\
: careful thinking or planning about the future
Full Definition of FORETHOUGHT
1
: a thinking or planning out in advance : premeditation
2
: consideration for the future
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First Known Use of FORETHOUGHT
14th century
Related to FORETHOUGHT
- Synonyms
- farsightedness, foresightedness, foresight, prescience, providence, vision
- Antonyms
- improvidence, myopia, shortsightedness
Rhymes with FORETHOUGHT
2forethought
adjective
FORETHOUGHT[1] Defined for Kids
forethought
noun fore·thought \ˈfōr-ˌthȯt\
Definition of FORETHOUGHT for Kids
: careful thinking or planning for the future
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