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FORTHWITH

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Example:

Come here now!

Synonyms:

at once; directly; forthwith; immediately; instantly; like a shot; now; right away; straight off; straightaway

Classified under:

Adverbs

Credits

 Context examples: 

This note went the round of the committee, and at last, after what appeared to me most tedious delay, formal leave was given me to better my condition if I could; and an assurance added, that as I had always conducted myself well, both as teacher and pupil, at Lowood, a testimonial of character and capacity, signed by the inspectors of that institution, should forthwith be furnished me.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

I had an instinct for proportion myself, and I collapsed forthwith, descending from the dominant pose of a master of matter to a state of humble confusion which was, to say the least, very miserable.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

I wish to remind you that it was you who first said to me, with that discretion I respect in you—with that foresight, prudence, and humility which befit your responsible and dependent position—that in case I married Miss Ingram, both you and little Adele had better trot forthwith.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)