straight vs section

section vs straight

straight and section both are nouns.

straight is an adjective but section is not an adjective.

straight is not a verb while section is a verb.

straight is an adverb but section is not an adverb.

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

As nouns, section is a hypernym of straight; that is, section is a word with a broader meaning than straight:

straight: a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
section: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

Other hypernyms of straight include segment.

straight (noun)	section (noun)
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse	the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)	one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex	one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
	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

straight (adjective)	section (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 (verb)	section (verb)
	divide into segments

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

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