straight vs colloquialism

colloquialism vs straight

straight and colloquialism both are nouns.

straight is an adjective but colloquialism is not an adjective.

straight is an adverb but colloquialism is not an adverb.

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

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

straight (adjective)	colloquialism (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

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

Difference between straight and colloquialism

Words related to "colloquialism"

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