Antonyms for forthwith

Grammar : Adv

Spell : fawrth-with, -with , fohrth-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌfɔrθˈwɪθ, -ˈwɪð, ˌfoʊrθ-

later

Definition of forthwith

Origin : c.1200 (prep); early 14c. (adv.), from forth + with. The Old English equivalent was forð mid.

adv immediately

Example sentences :

And forthwith, as one who may not be resisted, he swept up the cards and began to shuffle.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

I blamed him for leaving him, and ordered him to find him forthwith on foot.
Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell

Yet, despite his chagrin, he realized that he could not send her from him forthwith.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Forthwith, Burke set out to make the most of this favorable opportunity.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

At all events, I repeat my wish that you should come to her forthwith.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

A warrant was made out, and he was forthwith sent to the jail.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

Forthwith, he subjected the patient to a prolonged auscultation.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Quite at his ease, and still laughing, he forthwith introduced the priest.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

At these words, the horse was delighted, and forthwith trotted out.
Extract from : « Aino Folk-Tales » by Basil Hall Chamberlain

Forthwith he began to run up the hill, dragging Miette with him.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for forthwith

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