Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
straightway
adverb
/ˈstreɪtweɪ/
Definition
Immediately or without delay.
Examples
- She left the rendezvous straightway after the meeting.
- Upon hearing the news, he straightway called his family.
- The teacher straightway responded to the student’s question.
Meaning
The word ‘straightway’ implies acting or occurring instantly, without any intervening time.
Synonyms
- immediately
- instantly
- promptly
- directly
- right away
