Straight: meaning, definitions and examples
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straight
[ streɪt ]
hair
Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My hair used to be curly, but now it's completely straight.
- She has long, straight hair that shines in the sunlight.
path
In a direct or undeviating course.
Synonyms
directly, immediately, straightaway
Examples of usage
- He walked straight ahead until he reached the end of the path.
- The road stretched straight as far as the eye could see.
poker
A poker hand containing five consecutive cards of the same suit.
Synonyms
consecutive, sequence, successive
Examples of usage
- She won the round with a straight flush.
- He was hoping for a straight, but ended up with a pair.
Translations
Translations of the word "straight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reto
🇮🇳 सीधा
🇩🇪 gerade
🇮🇩 lurus
🇺🇦 прямий
🇵🇱 prosty
🇯🇵 まっすぐな
🇫🇷 droit
🇪🇸 recto
🇹🇷 düz
🇰🇷 곧은
🇸🇦 مستقيم
🇨🇿 rovný
🇸🇰 rovný
🇨🇳 直的
🇸🇮 ravna
🇮🇸 beinn
🇰🇿 түзу
🇬🇪 პირდაპირი
🇦🇿 düz
🇲🇽 recto
Word origin
The word 'straight' has origins in Old English, derived from the word 'streccan' meaning to stretch. Over time, it evolved to convey the meaning of not curved or bent. The usage of 'straight' has been prevalent in various languages and cultures to describe linear, undeviating, or honest characteristics. From hair to paths to poker hands, 'straight' continues to be a versatile term in modern language.
See also: straightaway, straightedge, straighten, straightened, straightening, straightforward, straightforwardness, straightness.