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1straightforward
adjective straight·for·ward \ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd, ˈstrāt-ˌ\
: easy to do or understand : not complicated
: honest and open
Full Definition of STRAIGHTFORWARD
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: proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct, undeviating
— straight·for·ward·ly adverb
— straight·for·ward·ness noun
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First Known Use of STRAIGHTFORWARD
1790
Related to STRAIGHTFORWARD
- Synonyms
- direct, forthright, foursquare, plain, straight
- Antonyms
- circuitous, indirect, roundabout
Rhymes with STRAIGHTFORWARD
2straightforward
adverb \-wərdz\
Definition of STRAIGHTFORWARD
: in a straightforward manner
Variants of STRAIGHTFORWARD
straightforward also straight·for·wards \-wərdz\
First Known Use of STRAIGHTFORWARD
1809
Related to STRAIGHTFORWARD
- Synonyms
- directly, forthrightly, foursquare, plain, plainly, straight, straightforwardly
STRAIGHTFORWARD Defined for Kids
straightforward
adjective straight·for·ward \strāt-ˈfȯr-wərd\
Definition of STRAIGHTFORWARD for Kids
: being clear and honest : frank <He gave a straightforward reply.>
— straight·for·ward·ly adverb <speak straightforwardly>
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