straightaway vs forthwith
forthwith vs straightawaystraightaway is a noun but forthwith is not a noun.
straightaway is an adjective but forthwith is not an adjective.
straightaway and forthwith both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| straightaway | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| forthwith | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
straightaway and forthwith
are synonyms defined as:
- straightaway and forthwith: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Other synonyms of straightaway include
at once, directly, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off.
| straightaway (noun) | forthwith (noun) |
|---|---|
| a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse |
| straightaway (adjective) | forthwith (adjective) |
|---|---|
| performed with little or no delay |
| straightaway (adverb) | forthwith (adverb) |
|---|---|
| without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening |
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