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- [fawrth-with, -with , fohrth-]
- /ˌfɔrθˈwɪθ, -ˈwɪð, ˌfoʊrθ-/
- /ˌfɔːθˈwɪθ/
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- [fawrth-with, -with , fohrth-]
- /ˌfɔrθˈwɪθ, -ˈwɪð, ˌfoʊrθ-/
Definitions of forthwith word
- adverb forthwith immediately; at once; without delay: Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith. 1
- noun forthwith (especially in official use) immediately; without delay. 1
- adverb forthwith immediately 1
- adverb forthwith Forthwith means immediately. 0
- adverb forthwith at once; immediately 0
- adverb forthwith immediately; at once 0
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Origin of forthwith
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at forth, with
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Parts of speech for Forthwith
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forthwith popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
forthwith usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forthwith
adv forthwith
- right away — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- abruptly — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- straightaway — straight onward, without turn or curve, as a racecourse.
- now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
Antonyms for forthwith
adv forthwith
- later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
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