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forthwith Antonyms

Opposite of forthwith

Pinning down the opposite of forthwith requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Immediately; without any delay or hesitation (especially in formal, official, or legal contexts).

Usage Example

"The judge ordered that the seized documents be returned to the defendant later."

Strongest
later
eventually
Strong
subsequently
afterward
ultimately

Similar words to forthwith

Words similar to forthwith shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

immediately
at once
instantly
right away
straightaway
promptly
directly
instantaneously
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• Nearby Words

forthright
forthrightly
forthrightness
forthwith
fortification
fortified
fortify

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Forthwith. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/forthwith
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