Meaning of the word straight in English

What does straight mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

straight

US /streɪt/

UK /streɪt/

Adjective

extending or moving in one direction only; not curving or bending

Example:

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Draw a straight line across the page.

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He has very straight hair.

Synonym:

curved bent crooked

honest and direct in one's speech or behavior

Example:

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I appreciate you being straight with me.

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Let's be straight about this: we need to cut costs.

Synonym:

frank candid direct honest forthright blunt

heterosexual

Example:

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He identifies as straight.

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The character in the show is straight.

Synonym:

gay lesbian bisexual queer

Adverb

in a straight line or manner; directly

Example:

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Go straight down this road.

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He looked me straight in the eye.

Synonym:

indirectly roundabout

without deviation; correctly

Example:

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He went straight to bed after the long journey.

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The arrow flew straight to its target.

Synonym:

directly immediately at once correctly accurately

Noun

a straight part of something, especially a race track

Example:

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The horse picked up speed on the final straight.

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The car sped down the long straight.

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