forthwith

[fɔːθˈwɪθ]

forthwith Definition

immediately; without delay.

Using forthwith: Examples

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

• Example

  The manager ordered the employee to leave forthwith.

• Example

  The company will take action forthwith to address the issue.

• Example

  Please respond to this email forthwith.

• Example

  The police demanded that the protesters disperse forthwith.

forthwith Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forthwith

• immediately
• instantly
• promptly

Phrases with forthwith

• forthwith and without delay

  immediately, without any waiting or postponement

  Example

  The company will take action forthwith and without delay to address the issue.

• forthwithness

  the quality of being immediate and without delay

  Example

  The manager appreciated the employee's forthwithness in responding to the urgent request.

• forthwith effect

  immediate implementation or enforcement of a decision or order

  Example

  The new policy will come into forthwith effect starting next month.

Origins of forthwith

from Middle English 'forth with', meaning 'along with that' or 'immediately after that'

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Summary: forthwith in Brief

'Forthwith' [fɔːθˈwɪθ] means immediately and without delay. It is often used in formal contexts to convey urgency or importance, as in 'The manager ordered the employee to leave forthwith.' 'Forthwith' can also be used in phrases like 'forthwith and without delay,' and 'forthwith effect,' which denote immediate action or implementation.