straightway

• Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'sofort' oder 'unverzüglich'. Es wurde im älteren Englisch verwendet, besonders in biblischen und literarischen Texten, um ein unmittelbares Handeln zu bezeichnen.

An archaic adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once.' It was used in older English, particularly in biblical and literary texts, to indicate prompt action without delay.

1. ImmediatelyC1formalbritish

   Without any delay; at once.

   Sofort

   • He was told to report to the office straightway.
   • She recognized the problem and acted straightway.
   • The message was sent straightway after the decision was made.

   Synonymeforthwithimmediatelyinstantlyright away

   Antonymeeventuallysubsequentlyultimately

2. DirectlyC1formalbritish

   In a direct or straightforward manner; without deviation.

   Geradewegs

   • The path leads straightway to the village.
   • He spoke straightway to the point, avoiding any digression.
   • The arrow flew straightway to its target.

   Synonymestraightstraightforwardly