straightway

• Adverbe archaïque signifiant « immédiatement » ou « sans délai », employé surtout dans les textes anciens, bibliques ou littéraires pour indiquer une action faite sur-le-champ.

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.

   immédiatement

   • 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.

   Synonymesforthwithimmediatelyinstantlyright away

   Antonymeseventuallysubsequentlyultimately

2. DirectlyC1formalbritish

   In a direct or straightforward manner; without deviation.

   directement

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

   Synonymesstraightstraightforwardly