straightway

American

[strayt-way] / 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

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straightway

"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 first test as a race course — including a 3,500-foot straight straightway that spanned over the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge — seemed a success.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2021

Then because my child had been used to being breastfed and to staying with me in the prison, straightway I sent Pomponius the deacon to my father, asking for the child.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2019

And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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