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
  • Reading it immediately quells, or at least quelled my own, paranoia at being alone in the middle of the forest—nobody is getting got here, there’s a gate that only opens if the concierge approves of your face, voice, and name.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The relationship of the women, both 28, to the child was not immediately clear.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Homeowners tend to dump seed straight onto compacted, untilled soil and expect grass to appear.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of straight
Adverb
  • Then police promptly show up to their home and arrest Philip, leaving Lucy desperate for answers.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • So, for me, often, a quick skim to the end and then right to work.
    — Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Washington is last in reliever Stuff+ this year and has cycled through a variety of uninspiring closers, so there’s a chance Cruz steps right into the biggest role in the bullpen.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Enrollment in that program is automatic for all gig workers and taxi drivers, with benefits paid for through a passenger surcharge collected instantly via fares.
    — Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Twenty years in, there’s no denying that the city’s distinct and instantly recognizable fashion sense has impacted the way the fashion world gets dressed both on- and off-duty.
    — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • His choice to funnel info about Ariana to her ex has left him on the outs with most of the group, who now won’t even answer his messages about his photo shoot.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With funding now threatened, Duncan fears that programs serving underserved schools could be cut, saying that the money is invaluable to Los Angeles.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Company executives believe bringing fuel directly to fleet yards could remove that barrier.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of directly
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