Definitions
- Referring to something that happens immediately or without delay. - Describing a straightforward or honest approach to a situation or conversation. - Talking about the shortest or most efficient route or method to achieve a goal.
- Referring to something that happens immediately or without delay. - Describing an urgent or imperative action that needs to be taken. - Talking about a legal or official order that must be followed immediately.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that happens immediately or without delay.
- 2Both can be used to convey urgency or importance.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Directly is more commonly used in everyday language, while forthwith is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
- 2Connotation: Directly has a neutral connotation, while forthwith can have a more serious or urgent tone.
- 3Formality: Directly is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while forthwith is more formal and may not be appropriate for casual conversations.
📌
Remember this!
Directly and forthwith are synonyms that both convey immediacy or urgency. However, directly is more commonly used in everyday language and has a neutral connotation, while forthwith is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts with a serious or urgent tone.
