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straight

Pronunciation: [/stɹeɪt/]

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straight: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use straight in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “direction”

(adjective) when something is not curved or bent; it goes in one direction without turning. Like a line that goes directly from one point to another without any detours.

Example

She drew a straight line from one end of the paper to the other.

Example

The road curved sharply, so it was not straight.

Example

Can you draw a straight line without any curves or bends?

Context: “truthfulness”

(adverb) to be honest and direct when talking or explaining things. Like when someone is not hiding or making things sound different; they are being straightforward.

Example

He told her straight that he didn't want to go to the party.

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She didn't answer his question straight; she was avoiding the topic.

Example

Can you tell me straight if you saw who took my book?

Context: “sexual orientation”

(noun) used to describe someone who is attracted to people of the opposite gender. It's a term used to talk about relationships and love.

Example

She realized she was straight after developing feelings for a boy in her class.

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He knew he wasn't straight when he found himself attracted to someone of the same gender.

Example

Have you ever questioned if you are straight or not?

How to pronounce straight

Pronunciation: [/stɹeɪt/]

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