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forth·with  (fôrth-w, -wth, frth-)
adv.
At once; immediately.
[Middle English, from forth with, along with, at the same time as.]
forthwith
Adverb
at once
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.forthwith - 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!"
immediately, instantly, like a shot, at once, right away, straight off, straightaway, directly, now
forthwith
adverb immediately, directly, instantly, at once, right away, straightaway, without delay, tout de suite (French) quickly
Translations
forthwith [ˈfɔːθˈwɪθ] adv → en el acto, acto seguido
forthwith [ˈfɔːθˈwɪθ] adv → sur le champ
forthwith [ˈfɔːθˈwɪθ] forth adv → umgehend
forthwith [fɔːθˈwɪθ] adv → immediatamente, subito


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