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straightaway

straight·a·way

straightaway

 
pronunciation:
streIt weI
parts of speech:
adjective, noun, adverb
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: extending or proceeding in a straight, continuous line or direction.
similar words:
straightforward
definition 2: without delay or hesitation; immediate.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a straight course or stretch, as in a race track.
similar words:
straight
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: directly or unhesitatingly; immediately.
We finished the task straightaway.
similar words:
forthwith, outright, readily, right, right away, right off, soon, straight away