What does forth mean?
Forth means (formal, archaic) Forward in time, place or degree..
Forth
/fɔːθ/ · adverb
Meaning
(formal, archaic) Forward in time, place or degree..
Definitions by Sense
- (formal, archaic) Forward in time, place or degree.
- (formal, archaic) Out into view; from a particular place or position.
- (obsolete) Beyond a (certain) boundary; away; abroad; out.
- (obsolete) Forth from; out of.
- Misspelling of fourth.
Example Sentences
say forth
From this time forth, I never will speak word.
“[…] They talk of you as if you were Croesus—and I expect the beggars sponge on you unconscionably.” And Vickers launched forth into a tirade very different from his platform utterances. He spoke with extreme contempt of the dense stupidity exhibited on all occasions by the working classes.
The plants in spring put forth leaves.
The robbers leapt forth from their place of concealment.
A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: […]
I have no mind of feasting forth to-night.
At the clashing of the cymbals the King sprang at Goldry as the panther springeth, and with the rush bare him backward and well nigh forth of the wrastling ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forth?
Common synonyms include fromward, forward, off, away.
What is the opposite of forth?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use forth in a sentence?
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