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forthforward in time, place, or order; onward from a particular point

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: forward in time, place, or order; onward from a particular point

Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrθ/

Example Sentences

  • The cat went back and forth in front of the laser pointer like a furry ping-pong ball.
  • From this moment forth, I declare war on Monday mornings!
  • The company's new policy will be put forth next week.

forth

ADVERB

[/fɔːrθ/]

forward in time, place, or order; onward from a particular point

forward in time, place, or order; onward from a particular point
💡 Concept

forward in time, place, or order; onward from a particular point

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fɔːrθ/
🇬🇧 UK/fɔːθ/

🌳Etymology

Rootforth

Origin

From Old English 'forþ', meaning 'forward' or 'onward'. This ancient word derives from Germanic roots shared with related forms like 'forward', indicating forward motion or progression.

Breakdown

forþ: a Germanic root element meaning 'forward' or 'ahead', with no separable morphemes in the simple form, though it shares etymological connection with the prefix 'fore-' (before, in front).

🎵Rhyme

northfourth
north
fourth

🔗Collocations

back and forth
bring forth
set forth
from that day forth
go forth
put forth

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat went back and forth in front of the laser pointer like a furry ping-pong ball.

😄 Fun example

From this moment forth, I declare war on Monday mornings!

The company's new policy will be put forth next week.

😄 Fun example

The brave knight set forth on his quest to find the perfect coffee shop.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

forwardonwardaheadoutward

Antonyms

backbackwardbehind

Related

fourthforceforwardfurther

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