and so forth

phrase

ən-ˈsō-ˌfȯrth 

1

: and others or more of the same or similar kind

2

: further in the same or similar manner

3

: and the rest

4

: and other things

Examples of and so forth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, the first person pledged $1, the next person at $2, and so forth, ultimately adding up to $11,325. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

But also the expansion of other undersea equipment, gadgets, drones, and so forth. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Target pinch points and funnels during the rut, mind the wind, monitor major food sources, so on and so forth. — Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

By the middle of the season, the Broncos will have that much more data on what their roster looks like, how this group of contract-year guys are playing and so forth. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for and so forth

• fourth
• henceforth
• thenceforth