forthwith Meaning & Definition
/fɔːθˈwɪð/
What Does Forthwith Mean?
As an adverb, forthwith means Without delay; immediately.
Quick Facts About Forthwith
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɔːθˈwɪð// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | immediately, instantly and at once |
Forthwith Definition (Adverb)
- Without delay; immediately.
Synonyms of Forthwith
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Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Forthwith
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Origin of Forthwith
From Middle English forth-with (“at once, immediately; at the same time, already; straight ahead”) [and other forms], partly from the phrase forth with (something),[1] and partly from forth-with-al, furth-with-al (“at once, immediately; together with”) (whence forthwithal).[2][3]
How Do You Say Forthwith?
The standard pronunciation of forthwith is //fɔːθˈwɪð//, spoken in 1 syllable.