forthwith

/ˈfɔːrˌθwɪθ/

Definitions

1. adverb

immediately; at once; without delay

“The order was to be carried out forthwith, and the team worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.”

2. noun

a time specified as immediately following the present moment

“The concert will start forthwith, and the audience is eagerly waiting for the performance to begin.”

3. adverb

in a specified place or position, immediately following the specified location

“The instructions required us to pack the box forthwith the fragile items, ensuring they were safely placed at the bottom.”

Synonyms

  • at once
  • immediately
  • promptly
  • straight away
  • without delay

Antonyms

  • eventually
  • gradually
  • slowly