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forth

 

[ fɔːθ ]

Adverb / Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

in a progression or sequence

Forward in time, place, or order. Into a position of prominence or notice. Into view or consideration.

Synonyms

ahead, forward, onward

Examples of usage

  • He pushed the door forth. She moved forth into the spotlight. The facts will come forth eventually.
Context #2 | Adjective

obsolete

Forward; onward in time, place, or order.

Examples of usage

Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

A river, a waterway. A ford or crossing.

Examples of usage

Translations

Translations of the word "forth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adiante

🇮🇳 आगे

🇩🇪 vorwärts

🇮🇩 ke depan

🇺🇦 далі

🇵🇱 naprzód

🇯🇵 前へ

🇫🇷 en avant

🇪🇸 adelante

🇹🇷 ileri

🇰🇷 앞으로

🇸🇦 إلى الأمام

🇨🇿 vpřed

🇸🇰 vpred

🇨🇳 向前

🇸🇮 naprej

🇮🇸 áfram

🇰🇿 алға

🇬🇪 წინ

🇦🇿 irəli

🇲🇽 adelante

Word origin

The word 'forth' has its origin in Middle English, where it was used to indicate movement or progress. It is derived from the Old English word 'forþ', meaning forward. Over time, 'forth' has retained its meaning of moving forward or onward. The usage of 'forth' has evolved to symbolize advancement and progression in various contexts.

See also: forthcome, forthright, forthrightly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #918 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.