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Straight Definition & Meaning

1. Not curved or bent; in a direct line.

Example: The ruler is straight and perfect for drawing straight lines.

2. Honest and frank; without deceit or trickery.

Example: I appreciate your straight answer to my question.

3. Without interruption or deviation; continuous or unbroken.

Example: The road ahead is straight for miles.

4. Heterosexual; attracted to the opposite sex.

Example: He is straight and has never had a romantic interest in men.

5. Sober; not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Example: I can't drive because i'm not straight right now.

Examples of the word straight used in sentences.

  • She got a straight A in her math test.
  • My hair looks better when it's straightened with a flat iron.
  • Can you show me how to draw a straight line?
  • The restaurant is just straight ahead, you can't miss it.
  • I always walk straight home after school.
  • Could you please pour me a straight shot of whiskey?
  • I always like to keep my hair straight because it's easier to manage.
  • I'm sorry, I can't work with this crooked ruler. I need a straight one.
  • My friend always tells me the truth straight up, even if it's not what I want to hear.
  • Can you give me directions to go straight down this road?
  • My morning routine is simple, I wake up, brush my teeth and head straight to the gym.
  • The road ahead is long and winding, but if we stay straight on this path, we will reach our destination.
  • I prefer to go straight to the point without beating around the bush.
  • Can you please give me a straight answer to my question, instead of avoiding it?
  • The professor gave us a straight forward task to complete before the end of the week.
  • Let's take the straight route to the mall, otherwise, we might get lost in the city.
  • I need to go straight to bed because I have an early meeting tomorrow.
  • The teacher gave us a straight answer to our question about the upcoming exam.
  • I have been working straight for six hours, it's time for a break now.
  • She always speaks straight from the heart, which is one of her admirable qualities.
  • Despite it being a complicated task, he tackled the problem straight on, determined to find a solution.
  • I always appreciate when people talk to me straight and don't try to sugarcoat things.
  • I don't mean to disrespect her, but let's be straight - her singing voice isn't good enough for the lead role.
  • She went straight to the point and told her friend that she didn't like the way she was being treated.
  • The new CEO made it clear that the company needs to get its finances in a straight line before any major expansion plans are made.
  • "Her straight A's in high school earned her a full scholarship to one of the top universities in the country."
  • "I appreciate people who speak straight and not beat around the bush to get their point across."
  • "His straight-forward approach to the problem impressed the entire team and helped us reach a solution quickly."
  • "The road ahead looked long and straight, with nothing but desert on either side."
  • "After a long day of work, I like to hit the gym and do some straight sets to clear my mind."
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