Forth
/fɔːrθ/
Definitions
Outward from a particular place or point; forward in space or time.
/fɔːrθ/
Forward or onward in space or time
The sun came forth from behind the clouds.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking out of a dark room into the sunlight. 'Forth' is like that movement – going out or forward. Like saying, 'The brave knight went forth to slay the dragon.'
👶 For kids: Going out or moving forward. Like when you walk out of your house, you go forth!
More Examples
He stepped forth and began to speak.
They set forth on their journey at dawn.
How It's Used
"The ship sailed forth into the ocean."
"He stepped forth to meet his challenger."
Idioms & expressions
and so forth
Used at the end of a list to indicate that the list could continue.
"We bought apples, bananas, oranges, and so forth."
set forth
To start a journey or trip.
"They set forth on their expedition to the mountains."
bring forth
To produce or introduce something.
"The investigation brought forth new evidence."
From Old English *forþ*, from Proto-Germanic *furþaz* ('forward'). Cognate with German 'fort' and Dutch 'voort'.
Found in Old English texts referring to physical movement and direction.
Memory tip
Think 'forward' and 'outward' - going forth from a place.
Word Origin
"Forward, onward"