1. (

• straightaway ,
• straight

) a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse ;

1. (

• 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" ;

1. (

• 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!" ;