straightaway

Definition

  • adverb: without any delay
  • adverb: without hesitation or delay
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: fast

Examples

  • He found the information 'straightaway'.

  • He overtook them on the 'straightaway'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Am I reading that right? Are you asking me? I am. Yes, sir. Mark drove two hours straightaway from the hab... Did a short Eva and then drove for another two. We think the Eva was to change batteries. He didn't load up (..)
    2015 The Martian