aforementioned
aforementioned — adjective
- aforementionedpositive
- more aforementionedcomparative
- most aforementionedsuperlative
1. used in formal writing to refer to a person or thing that has already been named
used in formal writing to refer to a person or thing that has already been named or talked about in the same document, speech, or discussion
The company accepted the aforementioned terms after Aoi negotiated a better price.
formal: 'the aforementioned + noun' referring to previously stated terms
Kofi's proposal included budget details, and the aforementioned figures were approved by the board.
grammar pattern: 'the aforementioned + noun' as subject
Judge Linh cited the aforementioned precedent in her ruling on the property case.
The contract between Tomás and the supplier contains the aforementioned confidentiality clause.
After reviewing the aforementioned report, the committee decided to fund the new project.
- aforesaid
even more formal than 'aforementioned'; used almost exclusively in legal documents
- above-mentioned
common in business writing and emails, slightly less formal
- previously mentioned
neutral alternative that works in both formal and semi-formal contexts
文法句型
the aforementioned + noun
用法筆記
Always appears directly before a noun it modifies. Most common in legal contracts, academic papers, and official correspondence. In everyday conversation, use 'that' or 'the … I mentioned' instead.
常見錯誤
aforementioned — noun
1. a person, group of people, or set of things that were named earlier in a formal
a person, group of people, or set of things that were named earlier in a formal document, discussion, or speech
Layla, Rohan, and Greta were shortlisted for the role; the aforementioned were invited for interviews.
structure: 'the aforementioned' as a plural noun referring to multiple people
The report listed three safety concerns, and the aforementioned must be addressed before work continues.
pattern: 'the aforementioned' referring to previously stated items
Only Emma and Noa completed the training; the aforementioned received their certificates this morning.
The aforementioned are required to submit their passports before the trip begins.
Hana and Yuki signed the agreement, so the aforementioned are now bound by its terms.
- the aforesaid
more formal and restricted to legal contexts
- the above
common in business writing, especially in emails and lists
- the foregoing
very formal; used mainly in legal documents to refer to earlier text
文法句型
the aforementioned
用法筆記
Always appears with the definite article 'the' — never 'an aforementioned' or 'aforementioned' alone. The verb after 'the aforementioned' can be singular or plural depending on whether the reference is to one person/thing or several. Common in legal notices, official minutes, and formal correspondence.