forth

1 of 2

adverb

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

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.
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Adverb
Originally brought forth by outgoing Councilmember Rene Spring, Measure A would set term limits of 12 consecutive years for officials to serve as city councilmember, mayor, treasurer, or any combination of the three. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 Now Boys Are Pursuing Their Dreams (Exclusive) Leah, who goes back and forth between New York and North Carolina — where Javon and her daughter live — says the family tries to make the most out of spending as much time together. Brian Brant, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Preposition
Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 This is why Hibiki 40 proudly meets the standards set forth by the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association for labeling whiskies ‘Japanese’. Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forth 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of forth was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forth. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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

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

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