forthwith

[ fawrth-with, -with, fohrth- ]

adverb

1. immediately; at once; without delay:

   Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.

forthwith

/ ˌfɔːθˈwɪθ; -ˈwɪð /

adverb

1. at once; immediately

Word History and Origins

Origin of forthwith¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; forth, with

Example Sentences

“The pie is an English institution which, planted on American soil, forthwith ran rampant and burst forth into an untold variety of genera and species.”

From Washington Post

So forthwith, Grandmaster Maurice Ashley’s Guide to Sucking Less at Chess.

From Ozy

In the meantime, Chief Reznick needs to supply these names, forthwith, and explain what the hell he thought he was doing.

From The Daily Beast

In what world does it not make sense to pass this bill forthwith?

From The Daily Beast

At most, each could play a bit part before being dispatched forthwith.

From The Daily Beast

We say: He's dashed lucky not to be sent to the tower forthwith.

From The Daily Beast

He retired to his house in Gadshill in Kent and forthwith started writing Drood.

From The Daily Beast

He wrote a letter to Sir Hugh Wheeler warning the gallant old general that he might expect to be attacked forthwith.

From Project Gutenberg

When the crowd saw who he was the argument desisted forthwith, the crowd became quiet and respectful, moreover expectant.

From Project Gutenberg

The graziers and cattle-dealers were forthwith to find "their occupations gone."

From Project Gutenberg

He, happily, discovered the cause of my trouble, and forthwith operated upon me.

From Project Gutenberg

The nervous strain was a severe one and I forthwith abandoned any plan that I had of attempting to do London by motor car.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abruptly
• right away