forth

adverb

ˈfȯrth How to pronounce forth (audio)
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 Since then, the two sides have gone back and forth in the courts, with each accusing the other of seeking a late change in the rules. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 There’s a lot of bragging rights and pride and things that go back and forth, and that’s in all the sports across our athletic department. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Pierre, the oldest child, lit up, and the concerns and complaints poured forth. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 No one should have been surprised to see Georgia and Alabama go back and forth. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forth
  1. forward
  2. along
  3. onward
  4. forwards
Adverb
  • But two-way contract forward Keshad Johnson was available against the Nets after missing the Heat’s first three preseason games because of a right hamstring strain.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Anvary was tightlipped about whether the brand will continue to invest in microseries or more entertainment moving forward, saying executives want to see how the audience engages with this first attempt first.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of forward
Adverb
  • Asus purpose-built the Ascent QN10 mini PC as an agentic AI tool to help this process along.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Follow along for the latest updates from Week 9 around the state.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Adverb
  • This is the practical discipline of moving ever onward in the face of ambiguity.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Think about the patron of the arts from the Renaissance onwards.
    — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of onward
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of forwards

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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