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section vs straight

straight vs section

section and straight both are nouns.

section is not an adjective while straight is an adjective.

section is a verb but straight is not a verb.

section is not an adverb while straight is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
straight Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, straight is a hyponym of section; that is, straight is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than section:
  • section: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
  • straight: a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
Other hyponyms of section include bend, curve, dado, leaf, length, straightaway, subdivision, subsection.
section (noun) straight (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
section (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
section (verb) straight (verb)
divide into segments
section (adverb) straight (adverb)
in a straight line; in a direct course
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
without deviation
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