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forthwith - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'forthwith' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Forthwith [ adv.]
- Immediately; without delay; directly.
- As soon as the thing required may be done by reasonable exertion confined to that object.

Meaning of 'forthwith' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . forthwith [ r]
Meaning (1):
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Example in sentence:
  • an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith;
  • Come here now!;
  • found an answer straightaway;
  • he answered immediately