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 The prospect of players going back and forth between college and the NFL would be disruptive. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Godrich compares their tape loop process to playing a friendly game of tennis, a way of getting to know someone, going back and forth, back and forth, learning to read and anticipate each other, keeping the ball moving, building the momentum. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026 Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill and left guard Donovan Jackson immediately turned toward the sideline to motion for the medical team, with Murray lying on his side and his legs kicking back and forth. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 The American was running back and forth across the baseline and then coming in. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • California is moving forward with plans to link its signature climate program, cap-and-invest, to that of Washington State, a major step officials say will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But with Charlotte reversing its stance the controversial toll lanes project is all but guaranteed to move forward.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Prince William was even seen pulling out his phone during Kate’s holiday delay, widely believed to be calling a protection officer to have her move along and catch up.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rubin nods along to those moments — which could have been trimmed and transformed JAŸ-Z in 8 into JAŸ-Z in 6 or maybe JAŸ-Z in 4 — with the same enthusiasm as when Carter actually breaks something down perceptively.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Officials speculated that prompt outbreak responses kept the MRSA strain from moving onward in families and the community.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • If the road or trail should narrow too much for the eActros motorhome to continue onward, Wagner can always hop out and saddle up on the accompanying 67-hp WN7.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Like Kaprizov and a slew of star forwards last season, Hughes and Makar could each be waiting for the other to sign first.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, just because a timeframe hasn't been announced to the public, that doesn't mean there is no internal timeframe that can be brought forwards and backwards as necessary.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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