Straightaway and Short

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Straightaway adverb - Without delay.

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Short and straightaway are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short" instead the word "Straightaway" as an adverb or an adjective.

Short adverb - With great suddenness.

Usage example: the bicyclist ahead of me unexpectedly pulled up short and I unavoidably plowed into him

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Straightaway and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Straightaway" instead the word "Short" as an adverb or an adjective.

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