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straightway

/ˈstreɪtweɪ/

Meanings
noun
A straight section of a racetrack.

Examples :

"The race car gained speed on the straightway, heading towards the next turn. "
sport race

Related Words

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration racetrack

racetrack noun

/ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/

A course over which any type of races are run.

"The horses ran very fast around the racetrack. "

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towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

Illustration package

package noun

/ˈpækɪdʒ/

Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

"My brother carefully packed the gifts into a large package for his grandmother. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration section

section noun

/ˈsɛkʃən/

A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.

"The carpenter carefully cut a section from the large log to use for the firewood. "

Illustration gained

gained verb

/ɡeɪnd/

To acquire possession of.

"She gained a lot of knowledge from her science class. "

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receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration directly

directly adverb

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

"The path from the school to my house goes directly through the park. "

Illustration straight

straight noun

/stɹeɪt/

Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

"The straight path to the school led past the park. "

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urgent adjective

/ˈɜːdʒənt/ /ˈɚdʒənt/

Requiring immediate attention.

"An urgent appeal was sent out for assistance."

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heading verb

[ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ]

To be in command of. (See also head up.)

"Who heads the board of trustees?"