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STRAIGHT

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 22 meanings of the word Straight.

How to pronounce straight:

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Straight - as an adjective

Having no deviations

Example: "Straight lines"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
crooked

(of hair) having no waves or curls

Example: "Her naturally straight hair hung long and silky"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
curly

Characterized by honesty and fairness

Example: "Straight dealing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
square
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
crooked

No longer coiled

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uncoiled

Free from curves or angles

Example: "A straight line"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
curved

Straight - as a noun

A person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterosexualheterosexual personstraight person

A poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)

A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
straightaway
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sectionsegment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Straight - as an adverb

Without deviation

Example: "The path leads directly to the lake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
directdirectly

In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

Example: "He didn't answer directly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
directlyflat

In a straight line; in a direct course

Example: "The road runs straight"

Straight - as an adjective satellite

Successive (without a break)

Example: "Sick for five straight days"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consecutive

Erect in posture

Example: "Sit straight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unbentunbowed

In keeping with the facts

Example: "Set the record straight"

Neatly arranged; not disorderly

Example: "The room is straight now"

Not homosexual

Accurately fitted; level

Example: "The window frame isn't quite true"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
true

Without evasion or compromise

Example: "A square contradiction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squarestraightforward

(of an alcoholic drink) without water

Example: "Took his whiskey neat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
full-strengthneat

Following a correct or logical method

Example: "Straight reasoning"

Rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
square

Straight - as a verb

To straighten.

Example Sentences

"He has straight hair."
"Can you draw a straight line?"
"She always walks with a straight posture."
"The road ahead is long and straight."
"He gave a straight answer to the question."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is STRAIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STRAIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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