Overview of noun straightaway

The noun straightaway has 1 sense

• straightaway, straight -- (a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse)

Overview of adj straightaway

The adj straightaway has 1 sense

• immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway -- (performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial")

Overview of adv straightaway

The adv straightaway has 1 sense

• immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot -- (without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!")