Meaning of the word straightaway in English

What does straightaway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

straightaway

US /ˈstreɪt̬.əˌweɪ/
UK /ˈstreɪt̬.əˌweɪ/

Noun

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a straight part of a racetrack (= a track on which people or vehicles race) or road:

Example:
And the runners are just coming up to the straightaway.

Adjective

1.

A straightaway road or racetrack (= a track on which people or vehicles race) is straight:

Example:
Up to 1,200 vehicles cram into a straightaway portion of suburban highway to race.

Adverb

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