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immediately vs straightaway

straightaway vs immediately

immediately is not a noun while straightaway is a noun.

immediately is not an adjective while straightaway is an adjective.

immediately and straightaway both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
immediately No No No Yes
straightaway Yes Yes No Yes
As adverbs, immediately and straightaway are synonyms defined as:
  • immediately and straightaway: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Other synonyms of immediately include at once, directly, forthwith, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off.
immediately (noun) straightaway (noun)
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
immediately (adjective) straightaway (adjective)
performed with little or no delay
immediately (adverb) straightaway (adverb)
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
near or close by
bearing an immediate relation
Difference between immediately and straightaway

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