forth
Translation
forward, out, onward
Examples
He stepped forth to receive his prize.
He stepped forth to receive his prize.
From that day forth, he never smoked again.
From that day forth, he never smoked again.
She held forth on her favourite topic.
She held forth on her favorite topic.
Grammar Patterns
((to come/go/step)) forth to move forwards or into view A figure stepped forth from the shadows.
from ((a time)) forth from a particular time onwards From that day forth, they were friends.
back and forth moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one The lion paced back and forth in its cage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forwards, onwards, out; Antonyms: back, backwards
Etymology
From Old English 'forþ', related to 'fore' and 'forward'.
Memory Tips
Often used in set phrases like 'back and forth', 'and so forth', or 'bring forth'.