straightaway

/'streitəwei/
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straightaway

He took the lead on the final straightaway of the race.

Definition

  1. Adverb:

    • Immediately, without any delay: Used to indicate that something happens right away or at once.
    • Directly, without hesitation: Used to describe an action taken promptly and without deviation.

  2. Adjective:

    • Direct and without delay: Characterized by being prompt or immediate.
    • Extending in a straight line: (Less common) Describing something that is straight and direct in its course.

  3. Noun:

    • A straight section of a road or racecourse: A part of a track or road that is long and straight, without curves or bends.
Examples of Usage

  • Adverb:

    • She knew the answer straightaway.
    • He left the room straightaway after the announcement.

  • Adjective:

    • We need a straightaway decision on this matter.
    • The road ahead was a straightaway stretch for several miles.

  • Noun:

    • The race car accelerated down the long straightaway.
    • The highway has a dangerous straightaway where drivers often speed.
Advanced Usage

  • "right straightaway": An emphatic form meaning immediately.

    • I'll do it right straightaway, sir.

  • Used informally to emphasize speed of response or action.

    • Tell him to call me back straightaway.
Variants and Related Words
  • Straight (adj/n): Extending uniformly in one direction; honest and direct.
  • Straightway (adv, archaic): An older form meaning immediately or directly.
  • Immediately (adv): At once; instantly.
  • Forthwith (adv, formal): Immediately; without delay.
Synonyms
  • Immediately
  • Instantly
  • Promptly
  • Directly
  • At once
Related Phrases
  • Straight off: Immediately, without hesitation.
    • He told me straight off what he thought.
Idioms
  • (To do something) straightaway: To act without any hesitation or preliminary steps.
    • When you get the order, execute it straightaway.
straightaway

He took the lead on the final straightaway of the race.

Adjective
  1. performed with little or no delay
    • an immediate reply to my letter
    • a prompt reply
    • was quick to respond
    • a straightaway denial
Adverb
  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!
Noun
  1. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

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