straightaway (n.)

  1. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

    [ Syn: straight ]

    straightaway (adv.)

  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!

    [ Syn: immediately , immediately , instantly , instantly , straight off , straight off , directly , directly , now , now , right away , right away , at once , at once , forthwith , forthwith , like a shot , like a shot , immediately , immediately , instantly , instantly , straight off , straight off , directly , directly , now , now , right away , right away , at once , at once , forthwith , forthwith , like a shot , like a shot , immediately , immediately , instantly , instantly , straight off , straight off , directly , directly , now , now , right away , right away , at once , at once , forthwith , forthwith , like a shot , like a shot , immediately , immediately , instantly , instantly , straight off , straight off , directly , directly , now , now , right away , right away , at once , at once , forthwith , forthwith , like a shot , like a shot ]

    straightaway (adj.)

  1. performed with little or no delay; an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial

    [ Syn: immediate , prompt , quick ]

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