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Continuing in the same direction without bending
“Two cars start off at the same point on a straight highway facing opposite directions.”
Upright, erect or vertical
“Her eyes were drawn to a tall, straight pole situated halfway down the avenue.”
Having an even or level surface area
“The bed, covered in straight sheets of glinting polythene, is on the other side of the studio.”
Exhibiting symmetry
“A common mistake in fashion illustration is to render stripes using straight, parallel lines.”
Forthright, direct or candid in nature
“What we need is honesty and more straight talking about the choices we face as a country.”
In good order
“It took us some time to get the place straight and then I had to dress.”
Pure and free from impurities
“He said that since the shutdown, bartenders were not allowed to serve straight alcohol.”
In continuous succession
“The New York Islanders came close to tying the record, winning four straight Cups in the early Eighties.”
Clear and logical in nature
“The book was a success with its combination of good writing with straight thinking.”
Clear and straightforward
“Unfortunately, I cannot give a straight explanation for this finding.”
Honest, law-abiding and free from dishonesty
“They were very good people and very straight, honest people.”
(informal, of a person) Conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable
“He wouldn't understand my business. He's always had a straight job.”
Not using alcohol, drugs, etc.
“For all the boredom the straight life brings, it's not too bad.”
Regular and even throughout
Being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end
Denotes a proceeding from one point to another in the quickest manner and without interruption
Authentic or genuine, not counterfeit
Affectedly proper, or formal, and rather prudish
To an absolute degree
Able to be relied upon or depended on
Impartial or without bias or prejudice
Convincing or plausible
Involving or characterized by sexual attraction between people of the opposite sex
Clear and obvious in meaning or nature
Sanctioned or authorized according to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
Without embellishments or ornamentation
Aligned in a straight, symmetrical line
(of an action) Performed well and with precision
Somber or sedate in nature
(of a person) Having emotional or mental peace
Direct, without intermediate stages
Without human warmth or sympathy
Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
Not curved or spherical in shape
In accordance with the truth, facts or standards
Restrained and unpretentious in nature or appearance
Very common or average with no outstanding features
In a direct and honest manner
“Just give it to me straight. Is it him or me?”
Directly or exactly in a given place or location
“She didn't say anything but looked straight at me before turning around and walking towards the door.”
In a straight line or direct course
“His hog ran straight toward the opening in the wall.”
In a clear or coherent manner
“When we are emotionally upset and complain that we can no longer think straight, we are, in fact, quite correct.”
In a level or upright position
“Stand straight and stretch the left hand to the right foot.”
Immediately without delay
“If we get cut off, I will call you straight back.”
Without interruption
Directly into the front of something or someone
Exactly as stated in words, not figuratively or idiomatically
In an even or smooth manner (without bumps)
A heterosexual
“He's a straight. Not that there's anything wrong with that.”
A blow with the fist
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