forth

adverb

ˈfȯrth How to pronounce forth (audio)
Definition of forthnext
1
as in forward
toward a point ahead in space or time from that day forth we were fast friends

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Relevance

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2
as in along
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time go forth into the world with love and hope

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Recent Examples of forth When news got around that a new movie version of Sense and Sensibility was in the works, cries of dismay rang forth from Bath to Brooklyn. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 With a release date that has gone back and forth since, Diddy currently is scheduled to be released on March 2, 2028. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Since then, the two sides have gone back and forth in the courts, with each accusing the other of seeking a late change in the rules. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Pierre, the oldest child, lit up, and the concerns and complaints poured forth. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forth
  1. forward
  2. along
  3. onward
  4. forwards
Adverb
  • The 6-foot-9 forward who signed a veteran minimum contract showed willingness to pick up opposing ball-handlers full court.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is moving forward with a $4 million investment to run an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother after the video received fierce backlash.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of forward
Adverb
  • Drake Maye, quarterback for the Patriots, has been further along in the league than his opponent.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Doctors point to how the body regulates its own temperature at night, and how a cozy pair of socks can nudge that process along.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Adverb
  • From November onwards, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get 15 hours of complimentary cloud streaming per month, while Game Pass Premium and Game Pass Essential will get ten and five respectively.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The companies expect to launch up to 50 low-Earth orbit satellites annually from 2028 onward.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of onward
Adverb
  • Mourinho has been working hard to get the star forwards attacking different spaces on the counter.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, just because a timeframe hasn't been announced to the public, that doesn't mean there is no internal timeframe that can be brought forwards and backwards as necessary.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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