forth

/fɔːrθ/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a forward direction; onward; forward in time or degree

“She stepped forth into the bright sunlight.”

2. verb

to come or go forward; to move or issue out in a forward direction

“The river flows forth from the mountains.”

3. noun

the act of going or moving forward; a forward movement or issue

“The company’s growth was a great leap forth.”

4. verb (archaic)

to come or bring into being; to cause to be or to happen

“The gods forth the creation of the world.”

5. noun (archaic)

a forward or outward movement; a bringing into being or a coming into existence

“The forth of the new era was a time of great change.”

Synonyms

  • forthwith
  • forward
  • onward

Antonyms

  • backward
  • hindward