straight
Translation
straight, direct, honest, consecutive
Examples
Draw a straight line.
Draw a straight line.
Go straight for two blocks.
Go straight for two blocks.
She gave me a straight answer.
She gave me a straight answer.
He drank the whiskey straight.
He drank the whisky straight.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) not curved or bent Draw a straight line.
((adverb)) in a direct line or manner Go straight for two blocks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: direct, uncurved, honest; Antonyms: curved, bent, dishonest
Etymology
From Old English 'streht', past participle of 'streccan' (to stretch). It refers to something stretched out and not bent.
Memory Tips
Think of stretching a rubber band to make it 'straight'.