posthaste
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌheɪst//
KK: /ˈpoʊstˌheɪst/
adverb
Definition
In a very quick manner; doing something as fast as possible.
Example
She left the office posthaste to catch her flight.
Conversation
Did you hear about the meeting today?
Yeah, I heard it’s starting posthaste!
I hope we can wrap things up posthaste so we can grab lunch.
Absolutely! I’m starving already.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quickly
swiftly
hastily
Antonyms
slowly
leisurely
gradually
noun
Definition
A term used to describe doing something very quickly or with great speed.
Example
He completed the project posthaste to meet the deadline.
Conversation
Did you hear about the surprise party for Jason?
Yeah, I heard they planned it with posthaste to keep it a secret!
I can’t believe they managed to organize everything so quickly.
Root Explanation
Posthaste → It is formed from "post" (from Latin *post*, meaning after) and "haste" (from Old French *haste*, meaning speed or urgency). The term originally referred to traveling with great speed after a message or order.
Memory Tip
Think of 'after' ('post') and 'speed' ('haste') to remember that 'posthaste' means to do something with great urgency or speed.
Visually Confused Words
prostate
prohaste
apostate
potate