Definition of forthnext
1
as in forward
toward a point ahead in space or time from that day forth we were fast friends

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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

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Recent Examples of forth Rosie O’Donnell went back and forth on getting a facelift, and the price tag had something to do with it. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Arguments like this go back and forth and round and round, both sides—both truths—defining, aggravating, intensifying one another. Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 Enjoy Color Year-Round The moment when flowers burst forth with their vibrant blooms is one of the most exciting times for gardeners—or anyone with a yard or passing by said yard. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Something had to cause life to spring forth from the primordial soup, why not these little yellow guys. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • Last week, state officials were invited to a meeting with community leaders to discuss a path forward.
    DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The only blemish for Kansas City came in the 75th minute with Katie Scott fouling forward Emma Sears in the box.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Adverb
  • The little worker with the broom came by, passed them, moved right along.
    Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • Every now and then, a game preview drags you along on a nostalgia trip at lightspeed.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Adverb
  • From 2022 onward, Lozano has held multiple central office roles, including chief of staff, executive director of professional standards and labor relations, executive director for behavioral threat assessments and chief safety and security officer.
    Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, Criston marches onward with his men, including Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), to put a stop to the Rivermen reaching King’s Landing and aiding Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).
    Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
Adverb
  • Starting forwards Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sustained serious knee injuries earlier this year, and are expected to be out most of next season.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • By braking the inside wheels while driving the outside wheels forwards, the system allows the SUV to rotate through 360 degrees on the spot.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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