be forth
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle forth
Meanings
Used to indicate continuation of a list or pattern
Why “forth”? After something comes out, it keeps moving forward.
“Apples, pears, plums and so forth.”
“Bring pens, paper, folders and so forth.”
From that point in time onwards
“Thenceforth, he never returned.”
“Thenceforth, the road was closed to cars.”
From this time on
“Henceforth all sales are final.”
“Henceforth, staff must wear name badges.”
Don't confuse with
Be forth means used to indicate continuation of a list or pattern. Be round means available or applicable to everyone in a group.
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be round
A contrast learners often mix up
Available or applicable to everyone in a group; In the reverse order or direction
go forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Set out or proceed onwards; Move repeatedly between two points or positions
march forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Walk forward in a determined or steady manner
set forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Lay out or explain something formally; Begin a journey or undertaking
stride forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Walk forward with long, confident steps
venture forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Go out, despite risk or uncertainty
be after
Same base verb: be
Be trying to find or get something
be around
Same base verb: be
Be present in the locality
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