Associations to the word «Straightaway»

Wiktionary

STRAIGHTAWAY, noun. A straight section of a racetrack.
STRAIGHTAWAY, adverb. At once; immediately.
STRAIGHTAWAY, adjective. Extending into the distance in a straight line.

Dictionary definition

STRAIGHTAWAY, noun. A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse.
STRAIGHTAWAY, adverb. 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!".
STRAIGHTAWAY, adjective. Performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats