Straight

/streɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A straight condition or position; not a curve.

The road had a long straight before the turn.

adjective

Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.

He walked straight down the path without looking back.

Not having any twists, turns, or curves.

She drew a straight line across the paper.

Honest and direct in tone; not exaggerated.

I appreciate your straight answer to my question.

adverb

In a straight line; directly.

The arrow flew straight to the target.

Immediately; without delay.

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.

Not gay.

He's straight; he only dates women.

To be sober and not under the influence.

I just want to keep things straight tonight.