Forth: meaning, definitions and examples
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forth
[ fɔːθ ]
in a progression or sequence
Forward in time, place, or order. Into a position of prominence or notice. Into view or consideration.
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Examples of usage
- He pushed the door forth. She moved forth into the spotlight. The facts will come forth eventually.
obsolete
Forward; onward in time, place, or order.
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obsolete
A river, a waterway. A ford or crossing.
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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
Etymology
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.