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straight·a·way

(strāt′ə-wā′)

adj.

1. Extending in a straight line or course without a curve or turn.

2. Unhesitating; immediate: a straightaway denial.

A straight course, stretch, or track.

adv. (strāt′ə-wā′)

At once; immediately.

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straightaway

(ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ)

adv

at once

(Horse Racing) the US word for straight³⁰

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straight•a•way

(adj., n. ˈstreɪt əˌweɪ; adv. -ˈweɪ)

adj.

1. straight onward in course.

2. a straightaway stretch.

adv.

3. immediately.

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Noun	1.	straightaway - a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse straight segment, section - one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road" stretch - a straightaway section of a racetrack
Adj.	1.	straightaway - performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial" prompt, quick, immediate fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car"
Adv.	1.	straightaway - without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!" forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, at once, right away, straight off, directly, now

straightaway

adverb

1. In a direct line:

dead, direct, directly, due, right, straight.

2. Without delay:

directly, forthwith, immediately, instant, instantly, now, right away, right off, straight off.

Idioms: at once, first off.

Translations

illico immédiatement

straightaway

[ˈstreɪtəˈweɪ] ADV → inmediatamente, en seguida, al tiro (Chile)

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straightaway

[ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ] adv → subito

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