straightaway

adj : performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my

letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a

straightaway denial" [syn: {immediate}, {prompt}, {quick}]

n : a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse [syn: {straight}]

adv : without delay; with no time intervening; "he answered

immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an

official accused of dishonesty should be supended

forthwith"; "Come here now!" [syn: {immediately}, {instantly},

{directly}, {now}, {right away}, {at once}, {forthwith},

{in real time}]