Posthaste
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpəʊstˈheɪst/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Posthaste is an adverb meaning (formal, dated) Quickly, as fast as someone travelling post; with great speed.
Meaning
(formal, dated) Quickly, as fast as someone travelling post; with great speed.
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of post-haste.
Example Sentences
It is imperative that you finish your task posthaste.
"And this, I take it, Is the main motive of our preparations The source of this our watch, and the chief head Of this post-haste and rummage in the land."
"Sasi cannot last through the night." These words from his physician, and the spectacle of my friend, now reduced almost to a skeleton, sent me posthaste to Serampore.
Word Forms
- post-haste
- post haste
- postehaste
- poste-haste
Synonyms for posthaste
Depending on context, synonyms include ASAP, quickly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superfast, overspeedily, amain, feverishly, furiously, rushingly.
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