contour vs straight

straight vs contour

contour and straight both are nouns.

contour is not an adjective while straight is an adjective.

contour is a verb but straight is not a verb.

contour is not an adverb while straight is an adverb.

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

contour (noun)	straight (noun)
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure	a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height	a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

contour (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

contour (verb)	straight (verb)
form the contours of

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

Difference between contour and straight

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