straight
straight Lexical Profile
straight Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve, bend, or angle.
"The ancient Roman engineers constructed a remarkably straight road across the valley."
Properly positioned so as to be level, upright, or symmetrical; in good order.
"She paused by the mirror to make sure her picture frames and collar were straight."
Honest, candid, and direct in behavior or communication, without evasion or deceit.
"The committee appreciated his straight answers regarding the budget shortfall."
Happening one after another in an unbroken series; consecutive.
"The orchestra performed to sold-out audiences for five straight nights."
Sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex; heterosexual.
"The community center hosts workshops welcoming both LGBTQ+ individuals and straight allies."
• adverb
In a single, unswerving line or direction; directly and without turning aside.
"Keep walking straight along the main avenue until you reach the public library."
Without delay, detour, or interruption; immediately.
"After the conference concluded, she went straight to the train station."
Clearly, logically, or honestly, without confusion or evasion.
"Exhausted from the long shift, he could barely think straight enough to finish the report."
• noun
An uncurved section of a racecourse or running track, especially the final stretch leading to the finish line.
"The sprinter accelerated rapidly as the runners entered the final straight of the stadium track."
In poker and other card games, a hand consisting of five cards in consecutive numerical sequence regardless of suit.
"He won the final round of the tournament by drawing a seven to complete a ten-high straight."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'straight' (meaning direct, uncurved, or honest) with its homophone 'strait', which refers to a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or a state of severe difficulty (as in 'dire straits').
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'streight', originally the archaic past participle of the verb 'strecchen' (to stretch), derived from Old English 'streccan' meaning 'stretched out tightly'.