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How to use forthwith in a sentence

13 example sentences · adverb

Forthwith means without delay; immediately. Example: “The task was the harder in that the restored service had not only to start forthwith but also to last for several months pending modifications to the multiple-unit electric stock, and this called for organisation on a semi-permanent basis.”

Examples of forthwith by meaning

adverbWithout delay; immediately.

  • The task was the harder in that the restored service had not only to start forthwith but also to last for several months pending modifications to the multiple-unit electric stock, and this called for organisation on a semi-permanent basis.1961 July, “Glasgow emergency – the restoration of Clydeside steam suburban services”, in Trains Illustrated, page 431
  • We forthwith applied for permission to enlist in the RAF.2010, Martin W. Bowman, “Dam Buster – Dudley Heal”, in Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew...

More sentences with forthwith

  • A buy-bust team was forthwith organized, with A2C Serafin Artizona as poseur-buyer and Lt.1992 April 7, Supreme Court of the Philippines, “PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. WILLY BAGAWE y PAGALLA”, in G.R. Nos. 88515-16, archived…. From the entry Poliwes
  • He was infuriated, and wrote forthwith a challenge to Daniel scrawled on a newspaper headsheet.1934, Hervey Allen, Israfel: The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe, page 614. From the entry headsheet
  • I vanquish a helpful egg and forthwith make divers gossipish visits about the city.1924, American Printer and Lithographer, volume 78. From the entry gossipish
  • "Mister Penrod," she bellowed forthwith, "come ahn down fr'm up there!1914, Booth Tarkington, Penrod. From the entry ahn
  • Hopefully, freezers capable of producing these deadly instruments will be done away with forthwith and by public acclaim.2002 December 26, FACE, “Turkeys should be banned in the UK”, in uk.current-events.terrorism (Usenet), archived from the original on 13…. From the entry freezery
  • And forthwith the foundation is laid for Moral Lenity.1919, Gertrude Harding, The Higher Aspect of Nursing, W. B. Saunders Company, pages 180–181. From the entry persnickety
  • Globaltech also urged PCSO to abide by the CA order to “forthwith submit themselves to arbitration conformably with the terms of their written agreement.”2019 February 14, Edu Punay, “Globaltech: PCSO defied CA on Peryahan games”, in The Philippine Star. From the entry conformably
  • "They want us back inside, forthwith!2012, William Elias, The Witches Bottle, page 141. From the entry most ricky-tick
  • And a similar communication, with strict instructions, is addressed to the zamindar of Dariyapur and the sons of Nanda Jat that they should forthwith accompany the macebearers.2002, Jagbir Singh, The Jat Rulers of Upper Doab: Three Centuries of Aligarh Jat Nobility: a Regional Micro History of Thenuas. From the entry mace-bearer
  • The big economic shiftings and adjustings pinch us now and then; and we shall save energy if we adapt ourselves forthwith, without reviling the rest of the family.1919, The Cornell Countryman, volumes 17-18, page 264. From the entry adjusting
  • Ruddey made two on a crossback and Reddey was forced along for one., after which Hachah decided to punt, which he did forthwith, the ball alighting in Hart 's arms.1906, The Lafayette Weekly - Volume 33, page 33. From the entry crossback

Meaning of forthwith

  1. adverb Without delay; immediately.

Full definition of forthwith

Questions about forthwith in a sentence

How do you use forthwith in a sentence?
Forthwith is used as an adverb. For example: “The task was the harder in that the restored service had not only to start forthwith but also to last for several months pending modifications to the multiple-unit electric stock, and this called for organisation on a semi-permanent basis.”
What is a short sentence with forthwith?
“"They want us back inside, forthwith!”
What does forthwith mean?
Forthwith means without delay; immediately.

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