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Herewith vs Forthwith - What's the difference?

herewith | forthwith |

As adverbs the difference between herewith and forthwith

is that herewith is with this; especially, with this letter or communication while forthwith is immediately; without delay.

herewith

English

Adverb

(-)
  • with this; especially, with this letter or communication
  • by this means
  • in this way, hereby

    • 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