straightaway
Use Straightaway in a sentence
əˌweɪ adjective
1.
straight onward, without turn or curve, as a racecourse.
noun
2.
a straightaway course or part.
adverb
3.
immediately; right away.
Origin:
1870–75; from phrase straight away
1870–75; from phrase straight away
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Straightaway
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
That's almost a right-angle corner after the straightaway.
For financial markets to take comfort, much of this money would need to be available straightaway.
For truly high speed rail, you need a long straightaway with few curves or inclines.
Did a half-spin coming out of turn two and struck the inside wall at the start of the back straightaway with the rear of the car.
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