adv

forthwith

fawth-WIHTH

Forthwith (adv) means Immediately, without any delay. Example: “The manager ordered the faulty equipment removed forthwith.”

adv

Immediately, without any delay.

"The manager ordered the faulty equipment removed forthwith."

How to use forthwith

Learner’s notes

In 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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From Middle English forth-with, "at once," combining forth and with.

Origin: Middle English

now immediately directly instantly straightaway at once right away like a shot straight off

now today soon exactly currently immediately directly eventually

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.

now today soon exactly currently immediately directly eventually