straightway

adverb

ˈstrāt-ˈwā How to pronounce straightway (audio)
Definition of straightwaynext
1
as in immediately
without delay straightway, the decorator told us that the old couch had to go

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2
as in straight
in a direct line or course disgusted by his coworker's offensive e-mail, he marched straightway to the boss's office to lodge a complaint

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightway
  1. immediately
  2. straight
  3. promptly
  4. right
  5. instantly
  6. now
  7. directly
Adverb
  • That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Everything Blake Lively Claims in Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Watching Her Naked and Smear Campaign WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Most of Tottenham Hotspur’s players jumped straight onto the coach after their 5-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday evening but one individual stayed behind for a little bit longer.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In other words, the best answer is the one that comes straight from our heart and reflects our honest, intuitive, and instinctive views on their questions.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of straight
Adverb
  • His departure was precipitated by his decision to tear up a power- sharing deal with the SNP's junior coalition partner, the Scottish Greens, who promptly responded by backing a vote of no confidence in him.
    The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Commanders-Eagles score update: Jake Elliott gets FG right back If the Eagles were a car, they'd be getting checked out by the mechanic.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The retailer has brought a truly exceptional collection of rare and unique Rolex references right out of the gates, with seemingly much more to come.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of right
Adverb
  • There’s nothing like having a standout dress or a killer pair of boots that instantly make the outfit.
    Naomi Elizée, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • For small enterprises looking to reduce their labor costs, Slice provides tailored options to instantly connect customer orders to outsourced delivery teams.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • For reference, Google’s processors are now on the scale of about 100 physical qubits.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • At nearly 35 years old, the film now hits the nostalgia button for most Gen x-ers who watch with their kids.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of directly
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