Behind and Forth

Opposite meaning words

Behind adverb - In or to or toward the rear.

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Forth is an antonym for behind.

Forth adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.

Usage example: go forth into the world with love and hope

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Behind is an antonym for forth.

Hephaestus: Go forth with all the strength of the Forge behind you, my High Cleric, and do not forget who you are.

Source: Initiation Ceremony
Felix the Cat's famous tic of walking back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Source: Thinking Tic
In his silent cartoons, Felix the Cat paced back and forth with his hands clasped behind his back.

Source: Putting On My Thinking Cap

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