Straightaway

Pronunciation: /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/

Straightaway (adverb)

  1. without any delay or waiting time

Examples

  • She answered the question straightaway.
  • He left the room straightaway after the meeting.

Common collocations: respond straightaway, leave straightaway, start straightaway, long straightaway, wide straightaway

Straightaway (noun)

  1. a straight and direct route or path

Examples

  • The trail follows a straightaway through the forest.
  • Cyclists prefer the straightaway for speed.