forgo

IPA/fɔːˈɡəʊ/
KK[fɔrɡˈo]IPA/fɔːrˈɡəʊ/

forgo — verb

  • forgopresent simple I / you / we / they
  • forgoeshe / she / it
  • forwentpast simple
  • forgonepast participle
  • forgoing-ing form

1. to make a conscious choice to live without a pleasure or convenience, typically

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make a conscious choice to live without a pleasure or convenience, typically because another goal matters more — someone might skip a favourite treat to stay healthy, or pass up a weekend outing to finish a project.

例句

Brandon decided to forgo dessert so he could stick to his diet plan.

forgo + noun phrase expressing something enjoyable given up

The Okonkwo family agreed to forgo their annual beach holiday to save for a house.

同義詞
  • give up

    Less formal; the most common everyday alternative

  • do without

    Informal phrasal verb focusing on managing despite absence

  • abstain from

    More formal; often used with habits or indulgences (e.g., alcohol, sweets)

  • relinquish

    Stronger sense of giving up something you already possess, often with reluctance

反義詞
  • indulge in

    Allow yourself to have something enjoyable

  • keep

    Continue to have or do something rather than give it up

文法句型

forgo + noun phrase

forgo + -ing form

用法筆記

Frequently used when someone consciously trades a pleasure or convenience for a more important goal. Often paired with a reason phrase introduced by 'to', 'in order to', or 'so that'. More formal than 'skip' or 'give up'; the informal equivalent is 'do without'.

常見錯誤

❌I will forego dessert tonight.
✅I will forgo dessert tonight.
💡'forego' (to go before) is a different word; 'forgo' means to give up.
❌She refused to forgo her lunch break even when she was busy.
✅She refused to give up her lunch break even when she was busy.
💡'forgo' implies voluntary choice, not refusal or unwillingness.