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

So, taking out the trash, getting the mail, or walking back and forth to the grill to check on the meat all become easy to accomplish without having to put on shoes. —Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Twitter used to be a common place to find Green sharing his thoughts about life, talking about his favorite sports team, going back and forth with his brother Hank and announcing upcoming projects. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024

Preposition

At some point in time, a prophecy was put forth predicting that, at Oz's darkest hour, an immensely powerful individual with the ability to read from the Grimmerie would emerge to save the kingdom's people. —Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024

Instead, the leaders who nurture innovation at their companies practice enduring leadership behaviors—traditional hallmarks of strong leadership, such as putting forth a clear vision, practicing integrity and embracing risk-tasking. —Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 20 Nov. 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