straightway

• Advérbio arcaico que significa 'imediatamente' ou 'logo em seguida'. Era usado no inglês antigo, especialmente em textos bíblicos e literários, para indicar uma ação imediata.

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.

   Imediatamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosforthwithimmediatelyinstantlyright away

   Antônimoseventuallysubsequentlyultimately

2. DirectlyC1formalbritish

   In a direct or straightforward manner; without deviation.

   Diretamente

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

   Sinônimosstraightstraightforwardly