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Exactly in a place, especially the middle
“Two cars start off at the same point on a straight highway facing opposite directions.”
In a manner that is flat and level (without bumps)
“The bed, covered in straight sheets of glinting polythene, is on the other side of the studio.”
Adverb for upright, erect or vertical
“Her eyes were drawn to a tall, straight pole situated halfway down the avenue.”
Adverb for exhibiting symmetry
“A common mistake in fashion illustration is to render stripes using straight, parallel lines.”
Adverb for forthright, direct or candid in nature
“What we need is honesty and more straight talking about the choices we face as a country.”
Adverb for in good order
“It took us some time to get the place straight and then I had to dress.”
Adverb for pure and free from impurities
“He said that since the shutdown, bartenders were not allowed to serve straight alcohol.”
Adverb for in continuous succession
“The New York Islanders came close to tying the record, winning four straight Cups in the early Eighties.”
Adverb for clear and logical in nature
“The book was a success with its combination of good writing with straight thinking.”
Adverb for clear and straightforward
“Unfortunately, I cannot give a straight explanation for this finding.”
Adverb for honest, law-abiding and free from dishonesty
“They were very good people and very straight, honest people.”
(informal, of a person) Adverb for conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable
“He wouldn't understand my business. He's always had a straight job.”
Adverb for not using alcohol, drugs, etc.
“For all the boredom the straight life brings, it's not too bad.”
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