Forthwith (Adverb)
Meaning
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!".
Examples
- The fire alarm sounded, and we evacuated the building forthwith.
- The judge ordered the suspect to be arrested forthwith and held without bail.
- When the nurse called for assistance, the doctor rushed into the room forthwith.
- Upon receiving the emergency alert, the pilot altered course forthwith to avoid the storm.
- The security guard was instructed to pursue the suspicious individual forthwith and ask for identification.