forth
gb/fˈɔɹθ/ us/fˈɔɹθ/
B2
English
elő, ki, ettől kezdve, attól kezdve
B2
FORMAL
1
elő
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] come/step/go forth
At the end of the ceremony, the graduates stepped forth to receive their diplomas.
Az ünnepség végén a végzősök előléptek, hogy átvegyék a diplomájukat.
From the darkness, a figure came forth and introduced herself.
A sötétségből előlépett egy alak, és bemutatkozott.
The truth finally came forth during the investigation.
Learner examples
Please come forth.
Kérem, jöjjön elő.
He stepped forth and spoke.
Előlépett, és megszólalt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse forth with fourth (the number).
Meaning
forward; out into view
Collocations
come forth
|step forth
|go forth
|walk forth
|emerge forth
|called forth
Synonyms
forward (More common and less formal.)
|
out (Less specific about moving forward.)
Antonyms
back (Opposite direction.)
|
in (Movement toward the inside.)
Themes
direction
|movement
Definition
forward, into view
Toward the front or outward into view, especially from a hidden or enclosed place.
C1
LITERARY
2
ki
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] send/issue/stream forth (from [source])
Light streamed forth from the open doorway.
A nyitott ajtóból fény áradt ki.
A loud cheer burst forth from the crowd.
Hangos éljenzés tört ki a tömegből.
Smoke poured forth from the chimney.
Learner examples
Light came forth from the window.
Fény szűrődött ki az ablakból.
Common mistake:
This use is uncommon in everyday speech; it often appears in literary or formal writing.
Meaning
outward from a source
Collocations
send forth
|issue forth
|stream forth
|pour forth
|radiate forth
|burst forth
|spew forth
Synonyms
outward (More explicit about direction; used less often as a standalone adverb.)
|
out (Very common but less vivid.)
Antonyms
inward (Movement toward the inside.)
Themes
direction
|movement
|nature_science
Definition
out from a source
Outward from a source or starting point; away from where something begins.
C1
FORMAL
3
ettől kezdve
B1
attól kezdve
B1
Usage pattern:
from [time] forth
From that day forth, they never spoke again.
Attól a naptól kezdve többé nem beszéltek egymással.
The rule would apply from this point forth.
A szabály ettől kezdve érvényes.
From then forth, the company focused on online sales.
Learner examples
From that day forth, she worked hard.
Attól a naptól kezdve keményen dolgozott.
Common mistake:
This pattern is fixed: it usually appears after from + a time expression (e.g., from that day forth).
Meaning
from a time onward
Collocations
from that day forth
|from then forth
|from this moment forth
|from henceforth
Synonyms
thereafter (More common in writing; similar formality.)
|
from then on (More natural in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
until then (Refers to the period before a time point, not after it.)
Themes
time
Definition
from that time on
Starting from a particular time and continuing into the future.
Grammar
Dictionary form
forth
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹθ/
US/fˈɔɹθ/
Syllables & stress
forth (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (forth)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: forth
- Plural: forths
Word family
Forms
forths
noun
Core family
forthcoming
adjective B2
Related words
henceforth
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
forthwith
adverb C1
Expressions
and so forth
1/ˈænd sˈoʊ fˈɔɹθ/
fixed phrase
and other similar things
etc.; more things like these
Examples
- Please bring pens, paper, folders, and so forth.
- The job involves emailing clients, updating spreadsheets, and so forth.
- We talked about travel, food, and so forth.
Learner examples
- I bought apples, bananas, and so forth.
back and forth
1/bˈæk ˈænd fˈɔɹθ/
fixed phrase
repeated movement in two directions
Moving first one way and then the other way again and again.
Examples
- The children ran back and forth across the yard.
- We talked back and forth for hours.
back and forth
1/bˈæk ˈænd fˈɔɹθ/
fixed phrase
repeatedly in opposite directions
from one side to the other many times
Examples
- The kids ran back and forth across the yard.
- We went back and forth by email for a week.
- She rocked back and forth in her chair.
Learner examples
- The bus goes back and forth all day.
bring forth
1/bɹˈɪŋ fˈɔɹθ/
phrasal verb
formal
produce; create; give birth
to produce or create
Examples
- The new policy brought forth a lot of criticism.
- In the spring, the trees bring forth fresh leaves.
- She brought forth a healthy baby boy.
Learner examples
- The idea brought forth many questions.
come forth
1/kˈʌm fˈɔɹθ/
phrasal verb
formal
appear; emerge; become known
to appear; to become known
Examples
- Several witnesses came forth with new information.
- After a pause, she came forth from behind the curtain.
- No evidence has come forth to support the claim.
Learner examples
- A new fact came forth.
hold forth
1/hˈoʊld fˈɔɹθ/
phrasal verb
informal
talk at length
to talk for a long time
Examples
- He held forth about politics all evening.
- She can hold forth on wine for hours.
- After dinner, the professor held forth on the history of the city.
put forth
1/pˈʊt fˈɔɹθ/
phrasal verb
formal
propose; offer; exert effort
to offer an idea, or to try hard
Examples
- She put forth a new plan to cut costs.
- The team put forth a strong effort in the final match.
- Several theories have been put forth to explain the results.
Learner examples
- He put forth an idea.
set forth
1/sˈɛt fˈɔɹθ/
phrasal verb
formal
explain clearly in writing
to explain or state clearly
Examples
- The report sets forth the reasons for the decision.
- The contract sets forth the terms and conditions.
- She set forth her argument in a short email.
Learner examples
- The document sets forth the rules.
set forth
2/sˈɛt fˈɔɹθ/
phrasal verb
literary
start a journey
to leave and start traveling
Examples
- They set forth at dawn to climb the mountain.
- After weeks of planning, she set forth for the coast.
- The explorers set forth on a dangerous route.
Learner examples
- We set forth early.