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Straighten Definition & Meaning

straighten
verb
  1. straighten up or out; make straight
  2. make straight
  3. get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered"
  4. put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!"
  5. straighten by unrolling; "roll out the big map"
  6. make straight or straighter; "Straighten this post"; "straighten hair"

"Straighten" in song lyrics

See how straighten is used in real songs:

  • "Now get along girl get bout your straighten"
    Eightball and MJG — Don't Flex
  • "how to spell straighten"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "straighten"

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Frequently asked questions

What does straighten mean?
straighten up or out; make straight make straight get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered" put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!" straighten by unrolling; "roll out the big map" make straight or straighter; "Straighten this post"; "straighten hair"
What part of speech is straighten?
Straighten is a verb.
How many definitions does straighten have?
Straighten has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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