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English adjective: straightaway | |||
| 1. | straightaway performed with little or no delay | ||
| Samples | An immediate reply to my letter. A prompt reply. Was quick to respond. A straightaway denial. | ||
| Synonyms | immediate, prompt, quick | ||
| Similar | fast | ||
| Antonyms | slow | ||
English noun: straightaway | |||
| 1. | straightaway (artifact) a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse | ||
| Synonyms | straight | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | section, segment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | stretch | ||
English adverb: straightaway | |||
| 1. | straightaway without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||
| Samples | He answered immediately. Found an answer straightaway. An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith. Come here now!. | ||
| Synonyms | at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off | ||
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