Straightaway Definition & Meaning

without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form); "how fast can he get here?"; "ran as fast as he could

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway

of the present time and place; "the immediate revisions" very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

according to schedule or without delay; on time; "the train is prompt" ready and willing or quick to act

with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly

without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office" in a forthright manner