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Forthwith vs Expressly - What's the difference?

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Forthwith is a related term of expressly.


As adverbs the difference between forthwith and expressly

is that forthwith is immediately; without delay while expressly is in an expressive or explicit manner.

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

    expressly

    English

    Adverb

    (head)
  • In an expressive or explicit manner.
    • We were expressly permitted to use the building.