STRAIGHTAWAY

• (noun) a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

  synonyms : straight

• (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!"

  synonyms : at once , directly , forthwith , immediately , instantly , like a shot , now , right away , straight off

• (adj.) performed with little or no delay

  "an immediate reply to my letter", "a prompt reply", "was quick to respond", "a straightaway denial"

  synonyms : immediate , prompt , quick

  I received a prompt reply from the company’s complaint department. -added by naila_inlas

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