ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (formal, archaic) Out into view; from a particular place or position.
  2. Misspelling of fourth.
  3. (obsolete) Beyond a (certain) boundary; away; abroad; out.
  4. (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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