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Straightway Definition & Meaning

straightway
adverb
  1. at once; "straightway the clouds began to scatter"
  2. in a direct course; "plunged straightway to the rocks below"

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Frequently asked questions

What does straightway mean?
at once; "straightway the clouds began to scatter" in a direct course; "plunged straightway to the rocks below"
What part of speech is straightway?
Straightway is an adverb.
How many definitions does straightway have?
Straightway has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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