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forethought - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'forethought' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Forethought [ a.]
- Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate.
2 . Forethought [ n.]
- A thinking or planning beforehand; prescience; premeditation; forecast; provident care.

Meaning of 'forethought' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . forethought [ n]
Meaning (1):
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
Example in sentence:
  • he exercised caution in opening the door;
  • he handled the vase with care