Cool MateMeaning of Straight
In simple words: Not bent or curved; in a direct line.
Straight in a sentence
- She walked straight to the store without stopping.
- He looked straight into her eyes while speaking.
- The path goes straight through the forest.
- He told a straight answer to her question.
- Please stay straight on this road for two miles.
How to use Straight
Use 'straight' to describe something that is not curved, and can refer to lines, paths, or even honesty. It's suitable in most contexts, including informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'straight' — think of a straight road going directly ahead.
Related words
Collocations with Straight
- straight line
- straight ahead
- straight answer
- straight path
Synonyms for Straight
- at once
Common mistakes with Straight
- 'Straight' confused with 'strait' (narrow passage); they have different meanings.
- 'Straight' incorrectly used with non-physical concepts, like 'straight answer' referring to a direct response rather than something geometric.
- Mispronouncing 'straight' as 'strate' instead of 'streɪt'.
Straight appears in
Straight in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مستقيم
غير ملتوي أو منحني؛ في خط مباشر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সোজা
বাঁকা বা কুঁচকানো নয়; সরাসরি লাইনে।
- GermanDeutsch
Gerade
Nicht gebogen oder gekrümmt; in einer direkten Linie.
- SpanishEspañol
Recto
No doblado ni curvado; en una línea directa.
- Persianفارسی
مستقیم، صاف
خمیده یا منحنی نیست؛ در یک خط مستقیم.
- FrenchFrançais
Droit, Direct
Pas plié ou courbé ; en ligne directe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सीधा
Not bent or curved; in a direct line.
- ItalianItaliano
Dritto, Sincero, Onesto
Non piegato o curvo; in linea retta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
reto, direto, honesto
Não dobrado ou curvo; em linha direta.
- RussianРусский
Прямой, прямо
Не согнутый и не кривой; по прямой линии.
- Urduاردو
سیدھا، سیدھا، ایماندار
ٹیڑھا یا خمیدہ نہیں؛ سیدھی لکیر میں۔
- Chinese中文
直
不弯曲或曲折；沿直线。
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Straight
What does Straight mean?
Not bent or curved; in a direct line.
What is the definition of Straight?
not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line
How do you use Straight in a sentence?
She walked straight to the store without stopping.
Can you give another example of Straight?
He looked straight into her eyes while speaking.
What are synonyms for Straight?
Common alternatives include at once.
What is the opposite of Straight?
Opposite meanings include curved, crooked, bent.
What words go with Straight?
It commonly pairs with straight line, straight ahead, straight answer, straight path.
What are common mistakes when using Straight?
'Straight' confused with 'strait' (narrow passage); they have different meanings. 'Straight' incorrectly used with non-physical concepts, like 'straight answer' referring to a direct response rather than something geometric. Mispronouncing 'straight' as 'strate' instead of 'streɪt'.
How do you pronounce Straight?
US: /["/streɪt/"]/, UK: /["/streɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Straight?
Use 'straight' to describe something that is not curved, and can refer to lines, paths, or even honesty. It's suitable in most contexts, including informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Straight?
"Straight" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.