Meaning & use
straight
Extending in one direction without bending, curving, or turning.
See it in a sentence
Draw a straight line from one corner of the page to the other.
He gave a straight answer instead of dodging the reporter's question.
A note on using this word
Straight can describe physical lines, honest behavior, consecutive events, or sexual orientation, so context determines which sense applies.
Words with a similar meaning
directundeviating
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
crookedcurved
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Continuing without interruption or occurring one after another.
The team has now won five games straight going into the playoffs.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “straight”, then compare your use with the examples above.
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