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/stɹeɪt/ · straight
noun
- Something that is not crooked or bent, such as a part of a road or track. The driver navigated the straight stretch of highway.
- Five cards in sequence. He won the hand with a straight flush.
- A heterosexual. My friends call straights 'heteros'.
verb
- To straighten. She straightened the bent wire.
adjective
- Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. The straight edge of the ruler was essential for drawing a perfect line.
- Of a path, trajectory, etc. Direct, undeviating. The pilot flew the plane straight to the destination.
- Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique. The straight line of the horizon was breathtaking.
adverb
- Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line. Go straight back to the starting point.
- Directly; without pause, delay, or detour. On arriving at work, he went straight to his office.
- Continuously; without interruption or pause. He claims he can hold his breath for three minutes straight.
Did you know? The phrase 'straight shooter' originated in the mid-19th century, referring to a person who speaks the truth without embellishment or deception.