Meaning of straightaway in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  4. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    straightaway

    Definitions

    1. performed with little or no delay

    Examples

    • « an immediate reply to my letter »
    • « prompt obedience »
    • « was quick to respond »
    • « a straightaway denial »

    Synonyms

  2. Adverb

    straightaway

    Definitions

    1. without delay or hesitation

    Examples

    • « with no time intervening »
    • « he answered immediately »
    • « found an answer straightaway »
    • « an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith »
    • « Come here now! »

  3. Noun

    straightaway

    Definitions

    1. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

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