Forthwith Meaning in English

word

US

UK

释义

Used to say that something should happen immediately, without any delay. Mostly found in formal or legal English.

用法与细微差别

Highly formal, mostly used in legal documents, official notices, and old-fashioned writing. Rare in everyday conversation; say 'immediately' or 'right away' instead. Follows commands or instructions: 'leave forthwith', 'report forthwith'.

• Spanish: inmediatamente - de inmediato
• Portuguese (BR): imediatamente
• Portuguese (PT): imediatamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 立即 - 立刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 立即 - 立刻
• Hindi: तुरंत - तत्काल
• Arabic: على الفور - حالاً
• Bengali: ทันที
• Russian: немедленно - незамедлительно
• Japanese: 直ちに - 速やかに
• Vietnamese: ngay lập tức
• Korean: 즉시
• Turkish: derhal - hemen
• Urdu: فوراً - بلا تاخیر
• Indonesian: segera

例句

The contract is to be signed forthwith.

basic

You must leave the building forthwith.

basic

They are to report to the manager forthwith.

basic

The court ordered him to pay the fine forthwith.

natural

Please return all company property forthwith upon resignation.

natural

He was told to empty his desk forthwith or risk dismissal.

natural