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forthwith::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | at once, directly, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway |
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
Examples of forthwith
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Blame it on contrariness, and feel free to revoke my critical licence forthwith.
From the independent.co.uk
A monastery was erected, and the brethren forthwith observed their regular life.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Complete the investigation forthwith and either dump him or get him back to work.
From the sacbee.com
Key desperately needed a bone to appease those who want the troops out forthwith.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Governments should get on with it, and make the recommended changes forthwith.
From the theatlantic.com
Williams needs to be stripped of all duties and run out of office forthwith.
From the ocregister.com
He has clipped his front wing against the wall and it will need replacing forthwith.
From the bbc.co.uk
When a few brave folks speak up in protest, they are marginalized forthwith.
From the dailyherald.com
If you're among the Barbie-obsessed, however, you might want to book a trip forthwith.
From the newsday.com
- Immediately: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
- Immediately, posthaste, quickly, promptly, pronto; Vietnamese term: Thuong Khan (extremely urgent). See ASAP, PDQ, CHOGI, CHOP CHOP, RIKI TIK, STAT, GOYA, HAUL-ASS, SCRAMBLE; compare TOCSIN, KLAXON.
- When a thing is to be done forthwith, it seems that it must be performed as soon as by reasonable exertion, confined to that object, it may be done. This is the import of the term; it varies, of course, with every particular case. 4 Tyr. 837; Styles' Register, 452, 3.
