adverb

straightaway

straightaway, immediately, right away

I'll do it straightaway.

I'll do it straightaway.

She answered the question straightaway.

She answered the question straightaway.

((adverb)) immediately; without delay I'll do it straightaway.

Synonyms: immediately, at once, right now

A combination of 'straight' (direct) and 'away' (on one's way). It implies going directly without deviation, hence 'immediately'.

Think of going 'straight away' to do something, meaning without any delay or detour.

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