Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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straight | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
correct | No | Yes | Yes | No |
straight (noun) | correct (noun) |
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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 |
straight (adjective) | correct (adjective) |
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having no deviations | free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth |
no longer coiled | correct in opinion or judgment |
(of hair) having no waves or curls | socially right or correct |
characterized by honesty and fairness | in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure |
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 (verb) | correct (verb) |
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treat a defect | |
make right or correct | |
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard | |
censure severely | |
fall in value | |
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | |
make reparations or amends for | |
adjust for |
straight (adverb) | correct (adverb) |
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in a straight line; in a direct course | |
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | |
without deviation |