First Known Use: 14th century
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1straight
adjective \ˈstrāt\
: not having curves, bends, or angles
: vertical or level
: following one after the other in order : following each other without interruption
Full Definition of STRAIGHT
1
a : free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities <straight hair> <straight timber> b : generated by a point moving continuously in the same direction and expressed by a linear equation <a straight line> <the straight segment of a curve>
2
a : lying along or holding to a direct or proper course or method <a straight thinker> b : candid, frank <a straight answer> c : coming directly from a trustworthy source <a straight tip on the horses> d (1) : having the elements in an order <the straight sequence of events> (2) : consecutive <12 straight days> e : having the cylinders arranged in a single straight line <a straight 8-cylinder engine> f : plumb, vertical <the picture isn't quite straight>
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a : exhibiting honesty and fairness <straight dealing> b : properly ordered or arranged <set the kitchen straight> <set us straight on that issue>; also : correct <get the facts straight> c : free from extraneous matter : unmixed <straight whiskey> d : marked by no exceptions or deviations in support of a principle or party <votes a straight Democratic ticket> e : having a fixed price for each regardless of the number sold f : not deviating from an indicated pattern <writes straight humor> <a straight-A student> g (1) : exhibiting no deviation from what is established or accepted as usual, normal, or proper : conventional; also : square 5f (2) : not using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol h : heterosexual
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: being the only form of remuneration <on straight commission>
— straight·ish \ˈstrā-tish\ adjective
— straight·ly adverb
— straight·ness noun
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Origin of STRAIGHT
Middle English streght, straight, from past participle of strecchen to stretch — more at stretch
Related to STRAIGHT
- Synonyms
- direct, linear, right, straightaway, straightforward
- Antonyms
- bad, black, dishonest, dishonorable, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unethical, unrighteous, wicked, wrong
2straight
adverb
: in a straight or direct way
: in or into a vertical position
: without any delay : directly or immediately
Full Definition of STRAIGHT
: in a straight manner <came straight home from work>
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First Known Use of STRAIGHT
14th century
Related to STRAIGHT
- Antonyms
- indirectly
3straight
transitive verb
4straight
noun
: a straight part of a racecourse
: a hand of playing cards in poker that contains five cards in sequence (such as a five, a six, a seven, an eight, and a nine)
Full Definition of STRAIGHT
1
: something that is straight: as a : a straight line or arrangement b : straightaway; especially : homestretch c : a true or honest report or course
2
a : a sequence (as of shots, strokes, or moves) resulting in a perfect score in a game or contest b : first place at the finish of a horse race : win
3
: a poker hand containing five cards in sequence but not of the same suit — see poker illustration
4
: a person who adheres to conventional attitudes and mores
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First Known Use of STRAIGHT
1645
STRAIGHT Defined for Kids
1straight
adjective \ˈstrāt\
straight·erstraight·est
Definition of STRAIGHT for Kids
1
: following the same direction throughout its length : not having curves, bends, or angles <a straight line>
2
: being perfectly vertical or horizontal <Does the flagpole look straight?>
3
: following one after the other in order <We worked for five straight hours.>
4
: not changing from an indicated pattern <I got straight A's on my report card.>
5
: not straying from what is right or honest <a straight answer>
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: correctly ordered or arranged <We set the kitchen straight.>
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: 2correct 1 <Let's get the facts straight.>
8
: not showing any feeling especially of amusement <a straight face>
— straight·ness noun
2straight
adverb
Definition of STRAIGHT for Kids
1
: without delay or hesitation <I came straight home.>
2
: in a direct and uninterrupted course : without turning or curving aside <The library is straight ahead.> <Skye looked into the closet and straight through into another bedroom … — Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks>
3
: in or into an upright position <stand straight>
4
: without interruption <They have been working for three days straight.>
5
: in a normal or correct way <I can't think straight.>
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