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(adj) immediate, quick, prompt
performed with little or no delay
an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial
(adv) now, directly, immediately, instantly, forthwith, like a shot, straight off, at once, right away
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!
(noun) straight
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse