Straightaway (Adverb)
Meaning
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!".
Examples
- She sent a reply straightaway after hearing the exciting news from her best friend.
- As soon as he won the competition he was offered a record deal straightaway.
- The company needs to address the issue and issue a public apology straightaway.
- When the fire alarm went off, the manager evacuated everyone straightaway.
- The manager instructed them to rectify the mistake and resubmit the report straightaway.