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Meaning of straightaway in English
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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
fast
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! »
Noun
straightaway
Definitions
1.
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse