Source : WordNet®

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 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!" [syn: {immediately}, {instantly},
            {straight off}, {directly}, {now}, {right away}, {at
           once}, {forthwith}, {in real time}, {like a shot}]