straightaway

[streyt-uh-wey]

adjective

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

noun

1. a straightaway course or part.

adverb

1. immediately; right away.

straightaway

/ ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ /

adverb

1. at once

noun

1. the US word for straight

Word History and Origins

Origin of straightaway¹

First recorded in 1870–75; from phrase straight away

Example Sentences

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

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“Don’t play dumb. Those wolf children of yours understood straightaway.”

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Penelope was deeply impressed; straightaway she wanted to reward the wolves for their superb self-control.

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Experienced drivers can hit 170 mph on the back straightaway.

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“I love racing cars because of the thrill of it, passing cars, getting passed, going 130 mph in the straightaway,” he said.

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