forthwith
[fawrth-with, -with , fohrth-]
- immediately; at once; without delay: Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
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Origin of forthwith
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Contemporary Examples
In the meantime, Chief Reznick needs to supply these names, forthwith, and explain what the hell he thought he was doing.
He retired to his house in Gadshill in Kent and forthwith started writing Drood.
Forthwith a few examples, in no particular order of eminence.
Historical Examples
And forthwith, as one who may not be resisted, he swept up the cards and began to shuffle.
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
I blamed him for leaving him, and ordered him to find him forthwith on foot.
Yet, despite his chagrin, he realized that he could not send her from him forthwith.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
Forthwith, Burke set out to make the most of this favorable opportunity.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
At all events, I repeat my wish that you should come to her forthwith.
Night and Morning, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
forthwith
- at once; immediately
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