forth

¹forth

adv \ˈfȯrth\

Definition of FORTH

1

: onward in time, place, or order : forward <from that day forth>

2

: out into notice or view <put forth leaves>

3

obsolete : away, abroad

Examples of FORTH

1. a flow of lava bursting forth from the earth
2. The snow is gone and the flowers are ready to spring forth.
3. He went forth to spread the news.
4. She stretched forth her hands in prayer.

Origin of FORTH

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English for

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FORTH

Synonyms: ahead, onward, forward, on

Related Words: before, fore, frontward (or frontwards)

Near Antonyms: backward (or backwards)

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Rhymes with FORTH

Forth, fourth, north