straight
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- pronunciation:
- streIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
straighter, straightest |
| definition 1: |
without a curve or bend.
He drew a straight line.
- synonyms:
- direct
- antonyms:
- bent, curved
- similar words:
- even, level
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| definition 2: |
without stopping; continuous.
We worked for nine straight hours.- synonyms:
- continuous
- similar words:
- sustained
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| related words: |
black, conservative, direct, erect, honest |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
straighter, straightest |
| definition: |
without turning or changing direction.
Go straight for one mile, then turn left.He went straight home after school.- synonyms:
- right
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| derivations: |
straightly (adv.), straightness (n.) |
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strait (a channel of water)?
Straight and
strait sound alike but have different meanings.