forth

UK: fɔːθ | US: fɔːrθ

Definition

  1. adv. onward in time, place, or order; forward

  2. adv. out into view or consideration (e.g., "bring forth")

  3. archaic adv. away from a starting point (e.g., "go forth")

Structure
for <forward>th <adverbial suffix>
Etymology

Derived from Old English forth ("forward, onward"), itself from Proto-Germanic furþa (related to fore). The -th suffix is an ancient adverbial marker, akin to -ward. Originally spatial ("forward"), it later expanded to abstract uses ("bring forth ideas"). Retains archaic flavor in phrases like "so on and so forth."

Examples

  1. The knight rode forth into battle.

  2. She brought forth a compelling argument.

  3. From that day forth, he never lied again.

  4. The flowers spring forth in April.

  5. "Go forth and prosper," the priest said.