Synonyms:
immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight_off, directly, now, right_away, at_once, forthwith, like_a_shot
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!"
Usage examples
He felt he must speak to her forthwith, or die.
I handed my adored wife out, and ordered breakfast forthwith.
'We adopted Uncle Snow's views so far as to accede to his proposition forthwith.
"I realize that even a pirate has his honour." And forthwith he propounded his offer.
"When the child is born," replied the lady, "you must carry him forthwith to my sister.
Keep'm open," and he proceeded forthwith to shut them with an air of infinite peacefulness.
And they embarked eagerly forthwith; and they drew up the ship's anchors and hauled the ropes astern.
And so, forthwith, he made his way to the doctor's house, and was ushered into the presence of the unhappy clergyman.
This hideous murder accomplished, I set myself forthwith and with entire deliberation to the task of concealing the body.
And he forthwith drew out and exhibited a revolver, while Myerst, finding his tongue, cursed them both, heartily and with profusion.