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forths

forths is the plural of forth.

Meaning of forth

Adverb

forth (not comparable)

  1. (archaic, formal) Forward in time, place or degree.
    • From this time forth, I never will speak word.c. 1603–1604 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Othello, the Moore of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...
  2. (archaic, formal) Out into view; from a particular place or position.
    • The plants in spring put forth leaves.
  3. (obsolete) Beyond a (certain) boundary; away; abroad; out.
    • I have no mind of feasting forth to-night.c. 1596–1598 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...

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What is forths the plural of?
Forths is the plural of forth.

Words near forths in the dictionary

  1. forthright
  2. forthrightly
  3. forthrightness
  4. forthrights
  5. forthrow
  6. forths
  7. forthsend
  8. forthsending
  9. forthsends
  10. forthsent
  11. forthset

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