Forth Definition & Meaning
forth
- adverb
- from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal"; "went off to school"; "they drove off"; "go forth and preach"
- forward in time or order or degree; "from that time forth"; "from the sixth century onward"
- out into view; "came forth from the crowd"; "put my ideas forth"
- noun
- a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth
"Forth" in song lyrics
See how forth is used in real songs:
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"I was and all, I helped them what bringin' it forth"
Afu-Ra — 1, 2, 3 -
"Negro por favor, as you move forth"
Anacron — Yeah (Still Affiliated) -
"Come on, get to work it's back and forth"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — A Pimp's Blood
Words that rhyme with forth
Usage tips for "forth"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "forth" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for forth to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does forth mean?
- from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal"; "went off to school"; "they drove off"; "go forth and preach" forward in time or order or degree; "from that time forth"; "from the sixth century onward" out into view; "came forth from the crowd
- What part of speech is forth?
- Forth is an adverb and a noun.
- How many definitions does forth have?
- Forth has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, noun).