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Meanings of straightaway in English
Portuguese
sem delonga In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
Synonyms
Examples for "now"
Examples for "now"
1
The situation in the North West is now well beyond crisis point.
2
On California's open roads with an American 'great' now heading for Europe.
3
Right now, that's a problem without a good solution for most people.
4
WANT to know the most dangerous words in the market right now?
5
He said that right now his family has neither food nor water.
1
He immediately said: 'I'm really sorry I interrupted such an important process.
2
Laurence did not answer immediately; then he said, No; thank you, Tenzing.
3
It was not immediately clear, however, whether it would nonetheless go ahead.
4
It was not immediately clear how that was going to work, however.
5
I believe serious concerns remain, and must be addressed transparently and immediately.
1
Therefore the delay, said a government source directly involved in the policymaking.
2
Instead of answering the question directly, Dooku said, Consider Eriadu's current situation.
3
Let me address this directly: First, there are special circumstances this year.
4
Bischoff-Ferrari said the new results came without directly including the Trivedi results.
5
The journalists believe the anti-migrant messages often come directly from the government.
1
Car uncoupled in tunnel; explosion; both men instantly killed; submarine tunnel wrecked.
2
Almost instantly, a new line of text scrolled across the security screen:
3
The reply did not come instantly, for reasons she would later understand.
4
Amy looked puzzled by the question, but Josh saw the answer instantly.
5
The moment Malema tells this story, people instantly recognise it as true.
1
Do you act in this way forthwith; you will then acquire success.
2
Experiments were instituted forthwith, and the problem was resolved in the affirmative.
3
The Order of the Soviet of the Workers will be enforced forthwith.
4
The Lama forthwith skinned the poor beast and stuffed it with hay.
5
And many a harassed Churchman takes refuge forthwith in the new explanation.
1
Bolitho said, Tell the housekeeper I shall need a carriage at once.
2
In the street the painter began at once in his rapid French:
3
The general at once granted the required permission; adding, with a smile:
4
When he proposed a new research project, it was rejected at once.
5
Of course I at once saw the enormous importance of the observation.
1
We enjoy healthy things, food that has come straight off the farm.
2
His arms hung straight off his sides and his thighs were apart.
3
He undressed rapidly and went straight off to sleep, despite her provocations.
4
He wanted to rush straight off into the wood after the lights.
5
And these people, you know, straight off the bat they're in hardship.
1
You may be sure he'll come like a shot if he's allowed.
2
Then like a shot the spirited mustang was off down the lane.
3
The poor sailor went bundling over the snow like a shot rabbit.
4
The runner was off like a shot, but it availed him nothing.
5
Three hundred yards from the cabin something stopped him like a shot.
1
We need your support right away to make this new revolution happen.
2
Then Jake came along and right away mentioned exactly the right place.
3
The sound is clear and the quality can be heard right away.
4
If you see or hear anything, please let us know right away.
5
She said Louise had gone, and let us make love right away.
1
WANT to know the most dangerous words in the market right now?
2
He said that right now his family has neither food nor water.
3
Another season of Braxton Family Values is looking really good right now.
4
But you know we are in a quite difficult situation right now.
5
But the plunge into a political crisis right now is particularly unfortunate.
1
He said the party must test its future leaders in real time.
2
I often see similar behavior occurring on social media in real time.
3
The Project tracks early voting statistics across the country in real time.
4
Zignals provides technology that alerts investors in real time about equity news.
5
The fact that it's happening in real time as well is unusual.
Usage of straightaway in English
1
I wanted to ask it straightaway and get her honest, spontaneous response.
2
Celeste began straightaway to clean and make order of her new home.
3
There was no doubt that the penalty should have been called straightaway.
4
The front entrance was not well used; the maiden saw that straightaway.
5
Ando released the young cop and straightaway set about locating Asakawa's parents.
6
She has a good serve and she puts pressure on you straightaway.
7
But then I didn't know you straightaway when I saw you, either.
8
Perhaps it'll be best if you own up to your mistakes straightaway.
9
The television cameras knew the deal: they zeroed in on Johnson straightaway.
10
I'll send them back straightaway if they aren't of the highest quality.
11
When he found the Jewish ward again, he saw Mori almost straightaway.
12
Down the back straightaway, the 21 went to go to the inside.
13
Not even Old Man Coyote can catch him in a straightaway race.
14
I introduced myself straightaway, and he replied that his name was Lusius.
15
If someone spills a drink on the platform, it's the mop straightaway.
16
He marched straightaway to the castle and presented himself at the gate.
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Translations for straightaway
Catalan
Straightaway through the time
Straightaway across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common