CEFR A1

straight

adjective

Meaning

Going in one direction, without bending or turning.

Examples

Draw a straight line.
The road is straight for many miles.

Synonyms: direct, even, linear

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straight (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: streɪt

Definition

Going in one direction, without bending or turning.

Examples

Draw a straight line.
The road is straight for many miles.
He has a straight posture.

How to Use straight

straight ahead (prepositional phrase): In a direct line forward. — "Walk straight ahead until you reach the park."
straight away (adverbial phrase): Immediately; at once. — "I will call you straight away."
straight from (prepositional phrase): Directly from a place or source. — "The fruit is straight from the farm."

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