forbye

[fawr-bahy]

forbye Definition

• 1. besides; in addition to
• 2. nearby; close at hand

Using forbye: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forbye" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Forbye the main course, there will be a dessert.

• Example

  There is a small park forbye the river.

• Example

  I have nothing else to say forbye what I've already told you.

forbye Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forbye

• beside
• furthermore
• beyond

Phrases with forbye

• forbye the mark

  not up to the expected standard or quality

  Example

  His performance was forbye the mark, and he was asked to leave the team.

• forbye the point

  irrelevant or not pertinent to the matter being discussed

  Example

  I understand your concern, but it's forbye the point we're discussing right now.

• forbye oneself

  apart from others; alone

  Example

  Sometimes, it's good to spend some time forbye oneself and reflect on one's thoughts.

Origins of forbye

from Middle English 'forbi', meaning 'past, beyond'

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Summary: forbye in Brief

The term 'forbye' [fawr-bahy] means 'besides' or 'in addition to,' as in 'Forbye the main course, there will be a dessert.' It can also mean 'nearby' or 'close at hand,' as in 'There is a small park forbye the river.' 'Forbye' is used in phrases like 'forbye the mark,' meaning 'not up to the expected standard,' and 'forbye oneself,' meaning 'apart from others.'