straightaway Synonyms
straightaway Meaning
straightaway (n)
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
straightaway (s)
performed with little or no delay
straightaway (r)
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
straightaway Sentence Examples
- The doctor instructed the patient to take the medication straightaway upon her arrival home.
- Upon hearing the news, she straightaway called her lawyer for advice.
- The police chief ordered his team to straightaway investigate the suspicious activity.
- The children straightaway headed to the park after school to enjoy the warm weather.
- The teacher told the students to straightaway begin working on their assignments.
- The contractor straightaway repaired the leaky faucet, preventing further water damage.
- The mechanic straightaway identified the problem with the car and promised to fix it immediately.
- The cashier straightaway rang up the customer's groceries, eager to complete the transaction.
- The waiter straightaway brought the menu to the table, anticipating the diners' orders.
- As soon as she realized her mistake, she straightaway apologized for her carelessness.
FAQs About the word straightaway
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse, performed with little or no delay, without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
instant, instantaneous,immediate,split-second, rapid, fast, speedy, quick,summary, prompt
prolonged,slow, sluggish, sluggish, slow, prolonged, protracted, delayed, dilatory, protracted
The doctor instructed the patient to take the medication straightaway upon her arrival home.
Upon hearing the news, she straightaway called her lawyer for advice.
The police chief ordered his team to straightaway investigate the suspicious activity.
The children straightaway headed to the park after school to enjoy the warm weather.
