straightaway

Noun · Adjective · Adverb
US[strey-tuh-wey]/ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/3 syllables
Synonyms: straightimmediatepromptquickimmediatelyinstantlystraight offdirectlynowright awayat onceforthwith

Open English WordNet

Noun (1)

  1. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourseSynonyms: straightType of section, segmentKinds stretch

Adverb (1)

  1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening“he answered immediately”“found an answer straightaway”“an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith”“Come here now!”Synonyms: immediatelyinstantlystraight offdirectlynowright awayat onceforthwithlike a shot

Adjective (1)

  1. performed with little or no delay“an immediate reply to my letter”“a prompt reply”“was quick to respond”“a straightaway denial”Synonyms: immediatepromptquickOpposite slowSimilar fast

Related words straight adjective

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