straightway

American

[streyt-wey] / ˈstreɪtˌweɪ /

adverb

straightaway.

straightway British

/ ˈstreɪtˌweɪ /

adverb

archaic at once

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Etymology

Origin of straightway

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

Example Sentences

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"I think digitally there will be something that comes up in the future where it's a simple, take a photo, scan straightway, and it'll be a quicker turnaround on identification."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

Sainz was side-by-side with Verstappen after the long opening straightway going into the first turn, but the Red Bull fended off the Ferrari to stay in front.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

The 2.17-mile, 11-turn track includes a 3,500-foot straightway that spans over the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

Numbers of the people of the island straightway collected together.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2019

His ashes invariably fell into the tub water, either straightway or down one of the letter pages.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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