forth (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /fɔːrθ/

Definition

Forward or onward in space or time.

Examples

• He strode forth into the crowd.

• The story goes forth that the king has died.

• The ship sailed forth from the harbor.

How to Use forth

forth and back (collocation)

Moving in one direction and then in the opposite direction. — "The pendulum swung forth and back rhythmically."

come forth (phrasal verb)

To appear or become known; to present oneself. — "New evidence has come forth that could change the verdict."

and so forth (idiom)

And similar things; continuing a list with items of the same kind. — "He enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and so forth."

Synonyms of forth

Words with a similar meaning to forth:

• forward
• onward
• outward
• ahead

Antonyms of forth

Words with the opposite meaning to forth:

• back
• backward

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