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- [streyt-wey]
- /ˈstreɪtˌweɪ/
- /ˈstreɪtweɪ/
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- [streyt-wey]
- /ˈstreɪtˌweɪ/
Definitions of straightway word
- abbreviation STRAIGHTWAY straightaway. 1
- adverb straightway at once 0
- adverb straightway at once; without delay 0
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Origin of straightway
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at straight, way1
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Parts of speech for Straightway
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
straightway popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
straightway usage trend in Literature
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