Straightaway Meaning in English
word
ˈstɹeɪtəˌweɪ
STRAY-tuh-way
stɹˈeɪtəwˌeɪ
stray-tuh-WAY
Definition
Immediately; without delay. 'Straightaway' means to do something right at that moment, without waiting.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British English; more formal or old-fashioned in American English. Often placed at the start or end of a sentence: "I'll call you straightaway." Other similar words are "immediately" and "right away".
Spanish: inmediatamente - al instantePortuguese (BR): imediatamente - na horaPortuguese (PT): imediatamente - de imediatoChinese (Simplified): 立刻 - 马上Chinese (Traditional): 立刻 - 馬上Hindi: तुरंत - तुरंत हीArabic: فوراً - حالاًBengali: তৎক্ষণাৎ - সঙ্গে সঙ্গেRussian: сразу - немедленноJapanese: すぐに - ただちにVietnamese: ngay lập tức - lập tứcKorean: 즉시 - 바로Turkish: hemen - derhalUrdu: فوراً - فور کی فورIndonesian: segera - langsung
Example Sentences
I will start my homework straightaway.
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Please call me straightaway if you hear anything.
basic
He answered the question straightaway.
basic
I'll let you know straightaway if there are any updates.
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She left straightaway after the meeting ended.
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Let’s get started straightaway, so we finish on time.
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