forth

1 of 2

adverb

ˈfȯrth 

1

: onward in time, place, or order : forward

from that day forth

2

: out into notice or view

put forth leaves

lava bursting forth from the volcano

3

obsolete : away, abroad

forth

2 of 2

preposition

archaic

: forth from : out of

Synonyms

Adverb

• ahead
• forward
• on
• onward
• onwards

Examples of forth in a Sentence

Adverb

a flow of lava bursting forth from the earth

The snow is gone and the flowers are ready to spring forth.

He went forth to spread the news.

She stretched forth her hands in prayer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Originally brought forth by outgoing Councilmember Rene Spring, Measure A would set term limits of 12 consecutive years for officials to serve as city councilmember, mayor, treasurer, or any combination of the three. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Now Boys Are Pursuing Their Dreams (Exclusive) Leah, who goes back and forth between New York and North Carolina — where Javon and her daughter live — says the family tries to make the most out of spending as much time together. —Brian Brant, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Preposition

Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

This is why Hibiki 40 proudly meets the standards set forth by the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association for labeling whiskies ‘Japanese’. —Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adverb and Preposition

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English for

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

circa 1575, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing forth

• and so forth
• back and forth
• bring forth
• call forth
• forth of
• from that day forth
• from that day forth/forward
• hold forth
• put forth
• sally forth
• send forth
• set forth

Kids Definition

forth

adverb

ˈfō(ə)rth,

ˈfȯ(ə)rth

1

: forward entry 2, onward

from that time forth

back and forth

2

: out into view

plants putting forth leaves

Geographical Definition

Forth

geographical name

ˈfȯrth 

river 116 miles (187 kilometers) long in south central Scotland flowing east into the Firth of Forth, an estuary 48 miles (77 kilometers) long that is an inlet of the North Sea