Forth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔːθ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Forth is an adverb meaning (formal, archaic) Forward in time, place or degree.
Meaning
(formal, archaic) Forward in time, place or degree.
More Meanings
- (formal, archaic) Out into view; from a particular place or position.
- Misspelling of fourth.
- (obsolete) Beyond a (certain) boundary; away; abroad; out.
- (obsolete) Forth from; out of.
Example Sentences
The plants in spring put forth leaves.
I have no mind of feasting forth to-night.
From this time forth, I never will speak word.
The robbers leapt forth from their place of concealment.
Synonyms for forth
Depending on context, synonyms include fromward, forward, off, away, onward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forward, onward, away, off, ahead, forwards.
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