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straightaway |
1 definition found From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: straightaway adj : performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial" [syn: {immediate}, {prompt}, {quick}] n : a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse [syn: {straight}] adv : without delay; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be supended forthwith"; "Come here now!" [syn: {immediately}, {instantly}, {directly}, {now}, {right away}, {at once}, {forthwith}, {in real time}]
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