Synonyms of forth

forth

adverb

ˈfȯrth 

1

as in forward

toward a point ahead in space or time

from that day forth we were fast friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forward
• onward
• on
• ahead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backward

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forward
• along
• onward
• forwards
• on
• ahead
• before
• fore
• frontward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back
• backward
• behind
• rearward

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forth

The new law was put forth by Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill) and passed unanimously. —Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026

The barbs thrown back and forth, creating headlines and fueling rivalries. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

When Anderson Cooper and his co-host — Kathy Griffin or Andy Cooper — wrapped their hosting duties for the night, the spotlight would shift to Lemon, who usually held forth in a southern city and was less, ah, formal than his cable-news colleagues. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026

And not just to walk the carpet—to walk back and forth, and back and forth again, getting a full look at the stars' arrivals (and shooting video for their own social media accounts). —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing forth

• bring forth
• call forth
• hold forth
• put forth
• set forth