forth
0 antonyms and opposites of forth, grouped by meaning.
Adv — Forward, onward, or into view.
How to use forth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English forth, related to Proto-Germanic roots shared with "fore" and "before."
Full origin of forth →Frequently asked questions
What does “forth” mean?
The word “forth” means forward, onward, or into view. In plain terms, moving forward or outward, often in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.
How do you pronounce “forth”?
“Forth” is pronounced fawth (/fɔɹθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forth” in a sentence?
Here is “forth” used in a sentence: “The soldiers marched forth into battle.”
What is another word for “forth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “forth” include fromward.
What part of speech is “forth”?
“Forth” is an adverb.
Where does the word “forth” come from?
The word “forth” comes from Old English. From Old English forth, related to Proto-Germanic roots shared with "fore" and "before.".
Is “forth” a common word?
“Forth” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “forth” have?
“Forth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: forward, onward, or into view.
What is the difference between forth and fourth?
'Forth' is an adverb meaning forward, onward, or into view, as in 'step forth' or 'bring forth'. 'Fourth' is the ordinal number after third, as in 'the fourth of July'. They sound alike but share no meaning: forth is about moving forward, fourth is about position in a sequence.
What does the phrase 'and so forth' mean?
'And so forth' means 'and so on' or 'et cetera' — a way of showing a list continues in the same way without naming every item. Here 'forth' keeps its sense of moving onward, suggesting the sequence carries forward beyond the examples already given.
What does 'bring forth' mean?
'Bring forth' means to produce, reveal, or bring something into view. It uses forth in the sense of into the open or forward, as in bringing forth an idea, an answer, or new growth. The phrase is somewhat formal or literary but still understood in modern English.