STRAIGHTWAY


Meaning of STRAIGHTWAY in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb

Etymology: Middle English streght way, from streght straight + way

1. : in a direct course : directly

his ashes invariably fell … either straightway or down one of the letter pages — J.D.Salinger

2. : without delay or hesitation : forthwith

fell straightway to gambling

straightway the clouds began to drift apart

II. adjective

Etymology: straight (II) + way

: having or affording a straight way ; especially : allowing something (as a fluid) to pass directly

straightway valve

straightway flues

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