straightaway

adverb
UK: /ˌstreɪt.əˈweɪ/
US: /ˌstreɪt.əˈweɪ/

  1. Immediately; without delay.

    1. We need the report straightaway.
    2. Seeing the mistake, I corrected it straightaway to avoid further problems.

Synonyms

immediately instantly directly forthwith
straightaway noun

  1. A straight part of a racecourse or road.

    1. The runner sprinted down the straightaway.
    2. The accident happened on the long straightaway leading into the town.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "straightaway" is /ˌstreɪt.əˈweɪ/ in British English and /ˌstreɪt.əˈweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "straightaway": immediately, instantly, directly, forthwith.

Example usage of "straightaway": "We need the report straightaway.". More examples on the page.