CEFR C1

forthwith

adverb

Meaning

Immediately; without delay.

Examples

The manager demanded that the report be submitted forthwith.
Upon receiving the emergency call, the paramedics responded forthwith.

Synonyms: at once, immediately, instantly, promptly

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forthwith (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Definition

Immediately; without delay.

Examples

The manager demanded that the report be submitted forthwith.
Upon receiving the emergency call, the paramedics responded forthwith.
The company announced that all defective products would be recalled forthwith.

Synonyms of forthwith

Words with a similar meaning to forthwith:

at once
immediately
instantly
promptly

Antonyms of forthwith

Words with the opposite meaning to forthwith:

later
eventually

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