STRAIGHTAWAY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word straightaway. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| forthwith | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||||||
| immediately | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • near or close by • bearing an immediate relation | ||||||
| instantly | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • without any delay | ||||||
| now | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • the momentary present adverb • in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events • in these times • used to preface a command or reproof or request • at the present moment • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity • in the immediate past | ||||||
| at once | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • simultaneously | ||||||
| right away | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | ||||||
| delay | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||
| directly | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without deviation • without anyone or anything intervening • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | ||||||
| immediate | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having no intervening medium adjective satellite • of the present time and place • very close or connected in space or time • immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect • performed with little or no delay | ||||||
| prompt | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||
noun • a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) • (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command adjective satellite • according to schedule or without delay; on time • ready and willing or quick to act • performed with little or no delay verb • give an incentive for action • serve as the inciting cause of • assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | ||||||
| quick | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
noun • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) adverb • with little or no delay adjective satellite • accomplished rapidly and without delay • hurried and brief • moving quickly and lightly • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity • performed with little or no delay • easily aroused or excited | ||||||
| straight | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • having no deviations • (of hair) having no waves or curls • characterized by honesty and fairness • no longer coiled • free from curves or angles noun • a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex • a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) • a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse adverb • without deviation • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly • in a straight line; in a direct course adjective satellite • successive (without a break) • erect in posture • in keeping with the facts • neatly arranged; not disorderly • not homosexual • accurately fitted; level • without evasion or compromise • (of an alcoholic drink) without water • following a correct or logical method • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned | ||||||
| without | ||||||
adverb • Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without. • Lacking something. • In prostitution: without a condom being worn. preposition • Outside of, beyond. • Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc. • Not doing or not having done something. conjunction • Unless, except (introducing a clause). | ||||||
| like a shot | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||||||
| straight off | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||||||
