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straight⋅a⋅way

[streyt-uh-wey]
–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
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straight·a·way   (strāt'ə-wā')   
adj.  
  1. Extending in a straight line or course without a curve or turn.

  2. Unhesitating; immediate: a straightaway denial.

n.  A straight course, stretch, or track.
adv.   (strāt'ə-wā')
At once; immediately.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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