Straight Definition & Meaning
straight
- adverb
- without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
- in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay"
- in a straight line; in a direct course; "the road runs straight"
- adjective
- successive (without a break); "sick for five straight days"
- having no deviations; "straight lines"; "straight roads across the desert"; "straight teeth"; "straight shoulders"
- (of hair) having no waves or curls; "her naturally straight hair hung long and silky"
- erect in posture; "sit straight"; "stood defiantly with unbowed back"
- in keeping with the facts; "set the record straight"; "made sure the facts were straight in the report"
- characterized by honesty and fairness; "straight dealing"; "a square deal"
- no longer coiled
- free from curves or angles; "a straight line"
- neatly arranged; not disorderly; "the room is straight now"
- not homosexual
- accurately fitted; level; "the window frame isn't quite true"
- without evasion or compromise; "a square contradiction"; "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"
- without water; "took his whiskey neat"
- following a correct or logical method; "straight reasoning"
- rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
- noun
- a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
- a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
"Straight" in song lyrics
See how straight is used in real songs:
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"Violate, annihilate, vindicate and get it straight"
1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop -
"The thin ice you skate upon will break and set ya straight"
3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel -
"He strays like a pig who don't fly straight"
3rd Bass — Problem Child
Words that rhyme with straight
Usage tips for "straight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "straight" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for straight to find words that pair well.