STRAIGHTWAY Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

straightway

adverb

ˈstrāt-ˈwā

Definition of straightway

as in immediately

without delay straightway, the decorator told us that the old couch had to go

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Adverb

The 1996 work is part of eight self-portraits Bowie created during a prolific period of painting, all of which were snapped up immediately.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The Nobel committee did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment following Rubio’s announcement.

— Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
If Disney was willing to put $2 million on the table straight away, the film was clearly worth far more.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of straight

Adverb

Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

If elected, Whiting wants to dive right in to figure out other ways to expedite permitting, including through the use of AI and other tech.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
And right in the middle is a cutout whose shape evokes the head of a bald eagle — and that's the name that Krasner gave to this collage.

— Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

While the resulting hydrogen can help decarbonize industries that are difficult to electrify directly, its wider adoption has been constrained by its cost compared with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
In this region, soft, sandy beaches are abundant, not only directly in front of the resort but on both sides of it, and surfers can find some excellent, challenging breaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of directly

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