straight

/straɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

extending or lying in a direct line; not curved or bent

“The road goes straight for 10 miles before turning left.”

2. adverb

in a straight line or direction; directly

“She walked straight to the store without stopping.”

3. noun

a line or course that is true to its direction; a straight line or path

“The straight to the goal was blocked by the defender.”

4. noun

a person who bets against other players in a poker game, especially one who plays against the other players and not with them

“The straight player won the tournament with a strong hand.”

5. noun

a person or thing that goes straight to the point or matter at hand; a person or thing that is direct and straightforward

“The straight to the point manager made the presentation very efficient.”

Synonyms

  • direct
  • straightforward
  • true
  • unwavering

Antonyms

  • crooked
  • curved
  • indirect