Synonyms for straightaway
ˈstreɪt əˌweɪ; -ˈweɪstraight·away

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1. straightaway, straightadjective

   a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

   Synonyms:
   heterosexual, heterosexual person, straight, straight person

   Antonyms:
   slow

2. immediate, prompt, quick, straightawayadverb

   performed with little or no delay

   "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"

   Synonyms:
   immediate, warm, fast, prompt, spry, speedy, ready, agile, nimble, quick, flying, contiguous

   Antonyms:
   slow

3. immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shotadverb

   without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

   "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"

   Synonyms:
   now, at one time, straight, at present, like a shot, instantly, instantaneously, in a flash, at once, outright, nowadays, at a time, today, direct, directly, forthwith, promptly, straight off, right away, flat, immediately

   Antonyms:
   slow

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1. List of paraphrases for "straightaway":

   immediately

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1. Davide Capello:

   I touched Davide Capello to see whether I was still in one piece as it was a massive shock, i then called the firemen straightaway and they were the ones who helped me first.

2. The Seoul-born Ko:

   At that time, I had glasses and the moment I opened the door and went out my glasses just fogged up straightaway, i was like, 'man', obviously this is like going to freeze up the whole time.

3. Ken Todd:

   I was there, when I saw her thrown off, I couldn’t believe it. I was in shock. I ran over there, and she was just on the floor, and she knew that she’d broken her leg straightaway.

4. Lucy Beck:

   She was absolutely turning around straightaway to go back and volunteer, should it come that she (is) needed to fight, she was willing to do whatever it took, I guess, to stay and help the people in Ukraine rather than choosing to leave and go somewhere safe.

5. Emmanuel Macron:

   We will straightaway offer Amazonian countries that signal to us their needs, financial support.