straight

A2
Pronunciation
/stɹeɪt/
/stɹeɪt/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

2 Definition

Five cards in sequence.

3 Definition

A heterosexual.

Synonyms
breeder hetero
Example Sentences
  • My friends call straights "heteros".
4 Definition

A normal person; someone in mainstream society.

5 Definition

A cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana. Also straighter.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To straighten.

Adjective
22 definition(s)
1 Definition

Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.

2 Definition

(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating.

3 Definition

Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique.

4 Definition

Describing the bat as held so as not to incline to either side; on, or near a line running between the two wickets.

5 Definition

Direct in communication; unevasive, straightforward.

6 Definition

Free from dishonesty; honest, law-abiding.

7 Definition

Serious rather than comedic.

8 Definition

In proper order; as it should be.

9 Definition

In a row, in unbroken sequence; consecutive.

Example Sentences
  • After four straight wins, Mudchester United are top of the league.
10 Definition

Describing the sets in a match of which the winner did not lose a single set.

11 Definition

Making no exceptions or deviations in one's support of the organization and candidates of a political party.

Example Sentences
  • a straight Democrat
12 Definition

Containing the names of all the regularly nominated candidates of a party and no others.

Example Sentences
  • a straight ballot
13 Definition

Conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable.

14 Definition

Heterosexual, attracted to people of the opposite sex.

15 Definition

(of a romantic or sexual relation) Occurring between people of opposite sex.

Example Sentences
  • straight marriage, sex, relationship
16 Definition

Not using alcohol, drugs, etc.

Synonyms
straightedge
17 Definition

Not plus size; thin.

Example Sentences
  • shopping at a straight-sized store
18 Definition

Strait; narrow.

19 Definition

Stretched out; fully extended.

20 Definition

Thorough; utter; unqualified.

21 Definition

Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat.

22 Definition

Concerning the property allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that keeps tangent vectors remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a course which is straight, a straight curve, is a geodesic).

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

Example Sentences
  • Go straight back.
2 Definition

Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

Example Sentences
  • On arriving at work, he went straight to his office.
3 Definition

Continuously; without interruption or pause.

Example Sentences
  • He claims he can hold his breath for three minutes straight.