colloquialism vs straight

straight vs colloquialism

colloquialism and straight both are nouns.

colloquialism is not an adjective while straight is an adjective.

colloquialism is not an adverb while straight is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
colloquialism	Yes	No	No	No
straight	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

colloquialism (noun)	straight (noun)
a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech	a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
	a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
	a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

colloquialism (adjective)	straight (adjective)
	having no deviations
	no longer coiled
	(of hair) having no waves or curls
	characterized by honesty and fairness
	free from curves or angles
	in keeping with the facts
	successive (without a break)
	rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
	following a correct or logical method
	without evasion or compromise
	erect in posture
	not homosexual
	neatly arranged; not disorderly
	(of an alcoholic drink) without water
	accurately fitted; level

colloquialism (adverb)	straight (adverb)
	in a straight line; in a direct course
	in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
	without deviation

Difference between colloquialism and straight

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