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forethought

noun (no plural)

«forethought» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Careful thinking about what will happen later, and planning for it in advance. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a wise person's forethought means storing grain or preparing before trouble comes.

Examples

  • With forethought we packed warm clothes. tree →
  • Her forethought saved the crops in the hard winter. tree →
  • It took no forethought to leave your coat at home. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Here it means wise, careful planning, the way a sensible person acts.

Interpretation. Proverbs praises the prudent person who thinks ahead, in contrast to the fool.

Examples

  • Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly. (Writings PRO.13.16, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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