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

At 9 years old, Melina is of age to bring forth a legal case for her guardianship. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025

Fields pointed out that the tariffs would in theory apply to auto parts that go back and forth across the border, which could compound the potential price increases and put stress on the supply chain. —Spencer Kimball,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025

Preposition

The argument put forth by McCombie, Ugaste, and Spain focuses on two key points: Compactness and free-and-equal elections. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025

Bryant Clark put forth a Herculean effort for Valley Christian down the stretch, trying to will the Warriors back into the game with 17 fourth-quarter points. —Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for forth

• fourth
• henceforth
• thenceforth

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