Meaning & Definition of word "Straight"

Straight

/streɪt/

1. A straight condition or position; not a curve.
- Example: The road had a long straight before the turn.

1. Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.
- Example: He walked straight down the path without looking back.
2. Not having any twists, turns, or curves.
- Example: She drew a straight line across the paper.
3. Honest and direct in tone; not exaggerated.
- Example: I appreciate your straight answer to my question.

1. In a straight line; directly.
- Example: The arrow flew straight to the target.
2. Immediately; without delay.
- Example: She went straight to the point without wasting time.

Old English 'streht', related to Gothic 'straihs'.

straight ahead:

Moving directly forward without deviation.

straight talk:

Honest and direct communication.

straight shooter:

Someone who speaks honestly and openly.

straight as an arrow:

Completely honest or direct.

straight out:

Completely or directly without any qualifiers.

straightforward:

Simple and easy to understand.

straightness:

The quality of being straight.

stray:

To roam away from the proper path.

Meaning: Not gay.

Example Sentence: He's straight; he only dates women.

Meaning: To be sober and not under the influence.

Example Sentence: I just want to keep things straight tonight.