Definitions
- Referring to something that is given up or sacrificed for a greater purpose. - Talking about abstaining from something for a specific reason or goal. - Describing the act of foregoing something that is desirable but not necessary.
- Talking about giving up or doing without something that is desired or needed. - Describing the act of abstaining from something by choice or preference. - Referring to the act of renouncing or relinquishing something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve giving up or abstaining from something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a sacrifice or a choice.
- 3Both words are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Forego refers to giving up something for a greater purpose, while forgo refers to giving up something by choice or preference.
- 2Usage: Forego is more formal and less common than forgo, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Forego and forgo are two words that are often confused due to their similar spelling and pronunciation. However, they have different meanings and usage. Forego is used to describe giving up something for a greater purpose, while forgo is used to describe giving up something by choice or preference. Forego is more formal and less common than forgo, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
