and so forth

Idioms  

1. Also, and so on. And more of the same, also, and others. For example, At the mall, we shopped, had lunch, shopped some more, and so forth, or She planned to buy an entire outfit in blue—dress, shoes, hat, and so on. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the early 1700s. Also see and the like.

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Example Sentences

Along with some 5.1 million new hires in October, there were nearly as many separations — that is, layoffs, job leavers, retirements and so forth.

From MarketWatch

Along with some 5.1 million new hires in October, there were nearly as many separations — that is, layoffs, job leavers, retirements and so forth.

From MarketWatch

Sometimes I get told I shouldn't and sometimes I probably do tell too much, or reveal too much, and people can see vulnerabilities in that and so forth.

From BBC

There’s a shack in the middle of the course that serves sandwiches, beer, cocktails, soft drinks and so forth.

From Los Angeles Times

Saudi jets could be equipped with downgraded avionics, reduced flight performance or range, limited weapons packages, hidden IFF transmitters and so forth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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