straight — extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend
Pronunciation (IPA): /streɪt/
Example Sentences
- My teacher asked for a straight answer, but I gave her a curvy explanation instead.
- After three cups of coffee, I still couldn't draw a straight line.
- The road goes straight for 10 miles without any turns.
straight
ADJECTIVE[/streɪt/]
extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend
He drew a perfectly straight line across the blueprint with one steady stroke.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'streht', the past participle of the verb 'streccan', meaning 'to stretch, extend, or spread out'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the physical act of stretching to describe something that is not bent or curved.
Breakdown
Old English 'streccan' (to stretch) + past participle suffix → 'streht' (stretched), which developed into the adjective 'straight' meaning 'extended in a line without bends or curves'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher asked for a straight answer, but I gave her a curvy explanation instead.”
“After three cups of coffee, I still couldn't draw a straight line.”
“The road goes straight for 10 miles without any turns.”
“She kept a straight face while telling the most ridiculous joke.”
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