Straightaway and Slow

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Straightaway adjective - Done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time.

Usage example: her first novel was a straightaway success

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Slow is an antonym for straightaway.

Slow adjective - Not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time.

Usage example: slow but steady growth

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Straightaway is an antonym for slow.

Nearby Words: slowness, slowed, slowly, slowing, slowdown

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