straightaway
adverbHow many syllables in straightaway?
There are 3 syllables in the word straightaway.How to pronounce straightaway:
Definition of straightaway:
- straightaway (adverb):
- at once
- without hesitation or delay
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.
Synonyms for straightaway:
at once
directly
forthwith
immediately
instantly
like a shot
now
on the spot
right away
straightway
there and then
this minute
without any delay
without more ado
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