straightaway
phonetic symbol: / stréɪtəwèɪ /
straightaway - English Dictionary
[ noun ]
■ a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
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straight
[ adjective satellite ]
■ performed with little or no delay
e.g.)
・a straightaway denial
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immediate
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prompt
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quick
[ adverb ]
■ without delay or hesitation
■ with no time intervening
e.g.)
・found an answer straightaway
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at once
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directly
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forthwith
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immediately
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instantly
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like a shot
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now
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right away
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straight off
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