What does posthaste mean?
Posthaste means (formal, dated) Quickly, as fast as someone travelling post; with great speed..
Posthaste
/ˌpəʊstˈheɪst/ · adverb
Meaning
(formal, dated) Quickly, as fast as someone travelling post; with great speed..
Definitions by Sense
- (formal, dated) Quickly, as fast as someone travelling post; with great speed.
- Alternative spelling of post-haste.
Example Sentences
It is imperative that you finish your task posthaste.
"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.
"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."
Synonyms for posthaste
Antonyms for posthaste
Related Words
Word Forms
- post-haste
- post haste
- postehaste
- poste-haste
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for posthaste?
Common synonyms include ASAP, quickly.
What is the opposite of posthaste?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use posthaste in a sentence?
It is imperative that you finish your task posthaste.
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