straightway

[ streyt-wey ]

adverb

1. straightaway.

straightway

/ ˈstreɪtˌweɪ /

adverb

1. archaic.
   at once

Word History and Origins

Origin of straightway¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; straight, way ¹

Example Sentences

"Very well," said the other, handing him a check for twenty-five dollars as a retainer, and straightway left the office.

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When the English servant takes up hers, she straightway goes and buys a new hat to get photographed in it.

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And straightway I saw that the insect stretched forth its slender arm toward Heaven; mysterious, mute, earnest, it was praying.

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When he returned to France he straightway engaged in new efforts for the cause of liberty.

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With that I took the men straightway to the king, bidding the house-carles hold their peace awhile.

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