Forth

/fɔ:θ/
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Definition
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. out into view
    • came forth from the crowd
    • put my ideas forth
  2. forward in time or order or degree
    • from that time forth
    • from the sixth century onward
  3. 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
  1. a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth