[n] a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
[adv] without delay; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
[adj] performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
Synonyms
at once, directly, fast, forthwith, immediate, immediately, in real time, instantly, now, prompt, quick, right away, straight, straight off