FORETHOUGHT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

Example: he exercised caution in opening the door; he handled the vase with care

Part of speech: Noun

planning or plotting in advance of acting

The word "forethought" comes from Old English *foreþōht, which comes from Middle English forethouht.

fore – A related word in the same word family.

thought – A related word in the same word family.

forethink – A related word in the same word family.

The same PIE root can look completely different in modern languages due to thousands of years of sound changes.