Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈbaɪ/

Definitions of forby

adverb in addition; besides

Example Sentences

A1 I can speak English, and forby, I can speak French.

A2 She enjoys playing the piano, and forby, she is a talented singer.

B1 The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, and forby, a gym for guests to use.

B2 The company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and forby, excellent health benefits.

C1 The research team presented their findings at the conference, and forby, published a paper in a scientific journal.

C2 The CEO is known for his strategic vision, leadership skills, and forby, his philanthropic efforts in the community.

preposition in addition to; besides

Example Sentences

A1 I packed my lunch forby bringing an apple and a sandwich.

A2 She always carries an umbrella forby the rain.

B1 The hotel offers free breakfast forby providing a variety of options.

B2 The company is known forby its excellent customer service.

C1 The artist is admired forby his unique style and creativity.

C2 The author is famous forby writing best-selling novels in multiple genres.

Examples of forby in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in court was more than enough to prove his guilt forby any doubt.

informal I told him to pick up some groceries on his way home, and forby, grab some milk too.

slang I ain't going to that party, forby it's gonna be lame.

figurative His passion for music shines through in his performances, forby his natural talent.

Grammatical Forms of forby

past tense

forbied

plural

forbies

comparative

forbier

superlative

forbiest

present tense

forby

future tense

will forby

perfect tense

have forbyed

continuous tense

is forbying

singular

forby

positive degree

forby

infinitive

to forby

gerund

forbying

participle

forbied

Origin and Evolution of forby

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'forby' is believed to have originated from Middle English, specifically from the phrase 'for by', meaning 'besides' or 'in addition to'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forby' evolved to be used as an adverb meaning 'besides' or 'in addition', often seen in Scottish English dialects. The usage of the word has become less common in modern English but can still be found in literary works or poetic contexts.