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straightaway vs straight

straight vs straightaway

straightaway and straight both are nouns.

straightaway and straight both are adjectives.

straightaway and straight both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
straightaway Yes Yes No Yes
straight Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, straightaway and straight are synonyms defined as:
  • straightaway and straight: a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
straightaway (noun) straight (noun)
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse 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
straightaway (adjective) straight (adjective)
performed with little or no delay 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
straightaway (adverb) straight (adverb)
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening in a straight line; in a direct course
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
without deviation
Difference between straightaway and straight

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