straightaway (
http://definr.com/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; 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]