1
[ noun ] a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

Synonyms

straight

Used in print

(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)

Then Kerr , a graduate_student from Illinois , moved past him on a straightaway and held_off Mills 's challenge on the final turn .

Related terms

section stretch

2
[ adverb ] without delay; with no time intervening

Synonyms

immediately at_once now right_away instantly directly forthwith in_real_time

Examples

"he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!"

Used in print

(S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)

His hubris , deficiency of taste , and sadism carried him straightaway to the top .

Related terms

immediate

3
[ adverb ] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Synonyms

immediately at_once now right_away instantly directly forthwith straight_off like_a_shot in_real_time

Examples

"he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!"

Related terms

immediate

4
[ adjective ] performed with little or no delay

Synonyms

quick prompt immediate

Examples

"an immediate reply to my letter" "prompt obedience" "was quick to respond" "a straightaway denial"

Related terms

fast

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Rhymes with

breakaway getaway throwaway away caraway cutaway castaway runaway hathaway hideaway caraway faraway giveaway

Phonetic and Homophones

S T R EY1 T AH0 W EY2

Similar Spelling

straightway straightarrow steerageway straight-out straighten straighten_out straight_arrow straightjacket straightforward straight_ticket straightener straightedge straight_off straight-arm straightness straight_pin straight_man straighten_up straightlaced straight_arch straight_face straight_hang straight_line stargazing straight_poker straight_flute straight_flush straight_sinus straight_chair straight_chain straight-laced straight_angle straight_razor straight-backed straight_person

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