straightaway

American  

[streyt-uh-wey] / ˈstreɪt əˌweɪ /

adjective

1. straight onward, without turn or curve, as a racecourse.

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noun

1. a straightaway course or part.

adverb

1. immediately; right away.

straightaway British  

/ ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ /

adverb

1. at once

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noun

1. the US word for straight

Etymology

Origin of straightaway

First recorded in 1870–75; from phrase straight away

Example Sentences

"Fern came to us very underweight after raising five hungry pups outdoors, so we focused straightaway on building her back up with a really nutritious diet," Ms Pollen said.

From BBC

"Some guys, like Jannik and Carlos, they're just capable of showing up to the Australian Open, playing great tennis straightaway," he said.

From Barron's

Whether we fight or submit straightaway, once we’re engulfed and pesky tensions like personal freedom or opinion are no longer available to us, many find it easier to float along instead of struggling.

From Salon

"If that had been someone in my party, I'd have dealt with it straightaway," he said.

From BBC

But Baron Hoover did not answer straightaway; he hemmed and hawed and cleared his throat.

From Literature