adj · adv · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌstɹeɪtəˈweɪ/
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/ˈstɹeɪtəˌweɪ/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Extending into the distance in a straight line.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adv
Meaning 2
Alternative form of straight away (“at once; immediately”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of straightway (“A straight section of a racetrack.”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
performed with little or no delay
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
an immediate reply to my letter
a prompt reply
was quick to respond
a straightaway denial
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: immediate, prompt, quick
Antonyms: none provided
5
adverb
Meaning 5
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
he answered immediately
found an answer straightaway
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: immediately, instantly, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot
Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.