straightaway

Meanings

• adverb

  Without delay; immediately.

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Synonyms

at once , delay , without , forthwith , immediately , instantly , now , right now , right away , tout de suite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with straightaway
away , stray

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Variants

List of all variants of straightaway that leads to same result
straightaway , straightaways

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'stræg' meaning 'straight' + 'weg' meaning 'way'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'straightaway' is often used in racing to refer to a long, straight section of the track.

2. In the context of music, a 'straightaway' is a phrase that indicates a return to the original key or chord progression after a modulation or change.

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Related Concepts

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1. immediately: An adverb that means without delay or delay; instantly.

2. instantly: An adverb that means without delay; happening or occurring right away.

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Culture

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In literature, 'straightaway' is often used to describe immediate action or reaction. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Nick Carraway describes Tom Buchanan's reaction to seeing Myrtle Wilson, 'Tom's face was a brilliant pink, and his eyes were straining from intense anger.'

How to Memorize "straightaway"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a straight road with no obstacles, representing the meaning of 'straightaway'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'straightaway' with the idea of immediate action or reaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'straightaway' as 'straight' + 'away', representing the idea of moving directly and without delay.

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