straightaway — immediately; without delay or hesitation
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: immediately; without delay or hesitation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstreɪtəweɪ/
Example Sentences
- When the pizza arrived, he ate it straightaway without waiting for it to cool down.
- The teacher said we should submit our assignments straightaway.
- My cat runs to the kitchen straightaway whenever it hears the can opener.
straightaway
ADVERB[/ˈstreɪtəweɪ/]
immediately; without delay or hesitation
When the fire alarm rang, everyone left the building straightaway.
Through the gateway, straightaway to a perfect getaway!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English origins, combining 'straight' (meaning direct, without deviation) and 'away' (meaning at once, immediately). The term emerged in the 16th century as a compound word used in nautical and general contexts to indicate immediacy or a direct course.
Breakdown
straight (direct, without deviation) + away (at once, immediately) = straightaway (directly; without delay)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When the pizza arrived, he ate it straightaway without waiting for it to cool down.”
“The teacher said we should submit our assignments straightaway.”
“My cat runs to the kitchen straightaway whenever it hears the can opener.”
“The Formula 1 car reached its top speed on the straightaway.”
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