foreseen

foreseen — verb

  • foreseenpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • foreseens3rd person singular
  • foreseening-ing form
  • foreseenedpast simple

1. used with helper verbs, or in passive clauses, when an event, problem, or result

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

used with helper verbs, or in passive clauses, when an event, problem, or result was already expected or recognized before it happened.

例句

Arjun had foreseen a sharp rise in rent before the contract was signed.

past perfect: had foreseen + future problem

The delays were foreseen once snow started falling on the mountain road.

passive: be foreseen

同義詞
  • predicted

    often sounds more explicit and may suggest evidence or analysis

  • anticipated

    can stress expectation, and sometimes preparation, more than plain foresight

  • expected

    the broad everyday choice, usually less formal than foreseen

反義詞
  • unexpected

    not known or thought likely in advance

  • unanticipated

    formal opposite that stresses lack of prior expectation

文法句型

have/has/had + foreseen + noun phrase

could have foreseen + noun phrase

be + foreseen

用法筆記

Most often appears after have, has, or had, or in passive clauses such as 'the risk was foreseen'. Use 'foresaw' instead when you need the simple past with no helper verb.

常見錯誤

❌We foreseen the delay last night.
✅We foresaw the delay last night.
💡Use 'foresaw' for the simple past; 'foreseen' needs a helper verb.
❌The problem was foresee by the team.
✅The problem was foreseen by the team.
💡Passive clauses need the past participle form.