Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of coming or going out.
He made a forth to the stage, ready to present his speech.
adverb
Out into view or the open; forward.
The explorers set forth on their journey at dawn.
Away from a particular place; out of.
She stepped forth from the shadows.
From a specified source.
New ideas came forth during the brainstorming session.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'forþ', meaning 'forward, onward'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bring forth:
to produce or yield something.
come forth:
to appear or emerge.
set forth:
to present or explain something.
Slang Meanings
Go forth and do
When you get the green light, just go forth and do your best.
Spread forth
He decided to spread forth his ideas at the meeting.