Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

forthwith

Adverb
/ˈfɔrθwɪθ/
Definition
Without delay; immediately.
Examples
  • Please submit the report forthwith.
  • The manager instructed us to proceed forthwith.
  • Offenders must comply forthwith to avoid penalties.
Meaning
The term implies acting or responding right away, without any waiting period.
Synonyms
  • immediately
  • instantly
  • at once
  • right away