Definition of Straightaway

1. Adverb. Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. "Come here now!"

Exact synonyms: At Once, Directly, Forthwith, Immediately, Instantly, Like A Shot, Now, Right Away, Straight Off
Partainyms: Immediate

2. Adjective. Performed with little or no delay. "A straightaway denial"
Exact synonyms: Immediate, Prompt, Quick
Similar to: Fast
Derivative terms: Immediateness, Promptness, Quickness

3. Noun. A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse.
Exact synonyms: Straight
Generic synonyms: Section, Segment
Specialized synonyms: Stretch
Derivative terms: Straight

Definition of Straightaway

1. Noun. A straight section of a racetrack. ¹

2. Adverb. At once; immediately. ¹

3. Adjective. extending into the distance in a straight line. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Straightaway

1. [n -WAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Straightaway

straight poker
straight pool
straight pull
straight quote
straight razor
straight razors
straight red
straight red card
straight shooter
straight sinus
straight talk
straight talker
straight ticket
straight up
straightarrow(a)
straightaway (current term)
straightaways
straightbred
straightbreds
straighted
straightedge
straightedges
straighten
straighten out
straighten up
straightenable
straightened
straightener
straighteners
straightening

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