Straight
(
adjective
,
adverb
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Straight ( adjective )
- Being in a line that is not bent or curved.
- Being in a position or direction that is not angled or slanting.
- Being in a condition that is not crooked or twisted.
- Being in a state that is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Origin:
The word "straight" comes from the old english word "streht" which means straight, direct, or right.
Examples:
- The arrow flew straight and true.
- She walked down the street with her back straight.
- The board was not straight and needed to be fixed.
- He was able to drive straight after the accident.
- The tree was tall and straight.
(As an adverb)
Straight ( adverb )
- Being in a line that is not bent or curved.
- Being in a position or direction that is not angled or slanting.
- Being in a condition that is not crooked or twisted.
- Being in a state that is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Origin:
The word "straight" comes from the old english word "streht" which means straight, direct, or right.
Examples:
- The arrow flew straight and true.
- She walked down the street with her back straight.
- The board was not straight and needed to be fixed.
- He was able to drive straight after the accident.
- The tree was tall and straight.
(As a noun)
Straight ( noun )
- Being in a line that is not bent or curved.
- Being in a position or direction that is not angled or slanting.
- Being in a condition that is not crooked or twisted.
- Being in a state that is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Origin:
The word "straight" comes from the old english word "streht" which means straight, direct, or right.
Examples:
- The arrow flew straight and true.
- She walked down the street with her back straight.
- The board was not straight and needed to be fixed.
- He was able to drive straight after the accident.
- The tree was tall and straight.