straightaway
22 points
English
12 letters
Common
Commonness #14,414
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
adverb
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
adjective
performed with little or no delay
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/stɹˈeɪtʌwˌeɪ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural straightaways
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
anywayyesterdaybirthdaysundayholidaysomedaythursdayhighwaysubwayandrehallwayrunwaybroadwayrailwaysenseifiance
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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