Definitions of straightaway
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performed with little or no delay
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a straight segment of a roadway or racecoursesynonyms: straighttypes:stretcha straightaway section of a racetrackhomestretchthe straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening“found an answer straightaway”synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off
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