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Forthwith vs Promptly - What's the difference?

forthwith | promptly |

As adverbs the difference between forthwith and promptly

is that forthwith is immediately; without delay while promptly is in prompt manner; both soon and quickly.

forthwith

English

Adverb

(-)
  • immediately; without delay
  • * 1885 —
    • So he decreed, in words succinct,
    That all who flirted, leered or winked
    (Unless connubially linked),
    Should forthwith be beheaded.

    Synonyms

    * immediately * straightaway

    promptly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.
  • *
    • the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep.