Forth
/fɔ:θ/
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Definition
Adverb:
- Out into view or consideration; forward: Moving or extending outward from a source or starting point, often into visibility or attention.
- Onward in time, place, or order; forward: Continuing from a particular point in time, sequence, or location.
- (Archaic) Away from a place: Out of or away from a particular location.
Noun:
- A river in Scotland: A proper noun referring to the River Forth in southern Scotland.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The sun came forth from behind the clouds. (The sun moved out into view.)
- He set forth on his journey at dawn. (He began his journey, moving forward.)
- She brought forth a compelling argument. (She presented an argument into consideration.)
- (Archaic) They journeyed forth from the city. (They traveled away from the city.)
Advanced Usage
- "and so forth": Used at the end of a list to indicate that similar items continue; et cetera.
- She bought apples, oranges, bananas, and so forth.
- "back and forth": Moving repeatedly from one place to another and back again; to and fro.
- The pendulum swung back and forth.
- "put forth": To present or propose something for consideration; also, (of a plant) to produce leaves or buds.
- The committee put forth a new proposal.
- In spring, the trees put forth new leaves.
- "set forth": To begin a journey; or to present ideas or arguments clearly and systematically.
- They set forth on their expedition.
- The document sets forth the terms of the agreement.
Variants and Related Words
- Henceforth (adverb): From this time on; from now on.
- Henceforth, all reports must be submitted electronically.
- Forthcoming (adjective): About to happen or appear; available when needed.
- Details of the event are forthcoming.
- Forthright (adjective): Direct and outspoken; straightforward.
- She gave a forthright answer.
Synonyms
- Forward: Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling.
- Outward: In a direction away from the center or a specific point.
- Onward: In a continuing forward direction; ahead.
Phrasal Verbs and Common Phrases
- Go forth: (Formal/Literary) To go out from a place.
- The command was to go forth and spread the news.
- Hold forth: To speak at length about a subject.
- He held forth on the topic for over an hour.
- Call forth: To cause something to appear or be shown; to elicit.
- The tragedy called forth an outpouring of support.
Idioms
- From this day/time forth: (Formal/Archaic) Starting now and continuing into the future.
- I promise to be loyal from this day forth.
- So far forth: (Archaic) To such an extent or degree.
- He agreed, but only so far forth as it suited his plans.
Adverb
- out into view
- came forth from the crowd
- put my ideas forth
- forward in time or order or degree
- from that time forth
- from the sixth century onward
- from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
- ran away from the lion
- wanted to get away from there
- sent the children away to boarding school
- the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal
- went off to school
- they drove off
- go forth and preach
Noun
- a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth