adv
forthwith
fawth-WIHTH
Forthwith (adv) means Immediately, without any delay. Example: “The manager ordered the faulty equipment removed forthwith.”
adv
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Immediately, without any delay.
"The manager ordered the faulty equipment removed forthwith."
"The task was the harder in that the restored service had not only to start forthwith but also to last for several months pending modifications to the multiple-unit electric stock, and this called for organisation on a semi-permanent basis."
— , Glasgow emergency – the restoration of Clydeside steam suburban services (1961)
How to use forthwith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRight away, with no waiting.
When to use it
Formal or legal in tone — "right away" or "immediately" is far more common in everyday speech.
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Etymology
From Middle English forth-with, "at once," combining forth and with.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “forthwith” mean?
The word “forthwith” means immediately, without any delay. In plain terms, right away, with no waiting.
How do you pronounce “forthwith”?
“Forthwith” is pronounced fawth-WIHTH (/fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forthwith” in a sentence?
Here is “forthwith” used in a sentence: “The manager ordered the faulty equipment removed forthwith.”
What part of speech is “forthwith”?
“Forthwith” is an adverb.
Where does the word “forthwith” come from?
The word “forthwith” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forth-with, "at once," combining forth and with.
