Synonyms for
Straight
Definition
not bent or curved; in a direct line or position
Synonyms & similar words
coiled
uncoiled
directly
flat
true
curly
heterosexual
unbowed
indirectly
straightperson
consecutive
crooked
unbent
heterosexualperson
square
straightaway
fullstrength
straightforward
direct
curved
neat
direct
level
even
unbent
unbowed
erect
upright
unwrinkled
neat
tidy
orderly
organized
methodical
systematic
precise
accurate
correct
right
honest
forthright
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- straight ahead
- straight line
- straight answer
- straight face
- straight away
- straight talk
- straight path
Word family
noun straightness
adverb straight
Usage note
The word 'straight' can refer to physical direction, honesty, or sexual orientation. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- She walked in a straight line to get to the other side of the street.
- He has straight hair that doesn't curl.
- The ruler is straight and not crooked.
- The teacher made sure all the pencils were in a straight line on the desk.
- The road is straight and goes on for miles.
Quotes
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
A clear conscience is a soft pillow. Rest easy with it and sleep straight through the night.
Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers.