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straight·a·way
 straightaway
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- pronunciation:
- streIt
weI
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
extending or proceeding in a straight, continuous line or direction.
- similar words:
- straightforward
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| definition 2: |
without delay or hesitation; immediate.
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| related words: |
direct, straight |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a straight course or stretch, as in a race track.
- similar words:
- straight
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
directly or unhesitatingly; immediately.
We finished the task straightaway.- similar words:
- forthwith, outright, readily, right, right away, right off, soon, straight away
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| related words: |
quick, soon |
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