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
  • All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.
    — Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Cut anything that doesn't immediately serve your visitor's needs or push them toward becoming a client.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • However, his plans to go straight are threatened when his final heist spirals out of control, pulling him into a deadly game of survival against ruthless criminals—including the unhinged Bats (Jamie Foxx) and the wild coupling of Buddy (Jon Hamm) and Darling (Eiza González).
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Jordon Hudson, 24, Says ‘Love Is Not to Be Judged’ in Lengthy Valentine’s Day Post to Boyfriend Bill Belichick, 72 In one image, Hudson gracefully extends her left leg straight in the air with toes pointed.
    — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of straight
Adverb
  • The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.
    — Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Teslas have infamously run right into the broadsides of trucks on Autopilot, but it’s been regularly ruled that is not any sort of defect in Autopilot, which is not designed to be or expected to be perfect at that task.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Negan used Lucille to bash in the face and brains of Maggie’s husband Glenn (Steven Yeun) right in front of her in The Walking Dead's infamous lineup scene from the season 6 finale and season 7 premiere.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.
    — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Listen to this article MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 105-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets: – And now cannot even vanquish a 15-49 opponent.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.
    — Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Many of those affected likely worked in areas directly related to the processing of federal student aid applications.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Any measure that appears on the ballot enables residents to influence policy directly through their vote.
    — Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of directly
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