Straightaway - Definition
straightaway
adv 1: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening;
"he answered immediately"; "found an answer
straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should
be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!" [syn:
immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight
off, directly, now, right away, at once,
forthwith, like a shot]
adj 1: performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to
my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a
straightaway denial" [syn: immediate, prompt,
quick, straightaway]
n 1: a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse [syn:
straightaway, straight]