straight
/streɪt/
adjective
- Not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning.
- She drew a straight line across the paper.
- The road is straight for the next five miles.
- His hair is naturally straight, not curly.
- Honest, direct, and truthful; not evasive.
- Give me the straight truth about what happened.
- I need a straight answer from you.
- He is known for being straight with his customers.
- In a proper or correct order; arranged neatly.
- The picture on the wall isn't straight; can you fix it?
- Make sure your tie is straight before the interview.
- Please put the books back straight on the shelf.
- Not involved in illegal drugs or alcohol; sober and clean.
- He has been straight for over a year now.
- The program helps people live a straight life.
- She decided to stay straight and avoid any substances.
- Heterosexual (used informally).
- The survey asked people if they were straight, gay, or bisexual.
- He is straight, but he supports LGBTQ+ rights.
- The group includes both gay and straight members.
noun
- A straight part of something, especially a road or track.
- The car sped up on the straight.
- There is a long straight between the two curves.
- The race ends after the final straight.
- A heterosexual person (informal).
- The club is popular among straights and gays alike.
- He is a straight, but he has many gay friends.
- The event welcomes both straights and LGBTQ+ people.
adverb
- In a straight line or direction; without curving or turning.
- She looked straight ahead without blinking.
- Go straight until you see the red building.
- The arrow flew straight into the target.
- Immediately; without delay or interruption.
- He went straight to bed when he got back.
- I'll get straight to the point.
- Come straight home after school.
- In an honest or direct manner.
- She spoke straight and didn't hide anything.
- He looked me straight in the eye and apologized.
- Tell me straight: did you break the window?