Top synonyms for “straight”: consecutive, direct, directly, flat, full-strength, heterosexual, heterosexual person, neat, and 46 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
- (noun)a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- (noun)a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
- (adjective)in keeping with the facts“set the record straight”
- (adjective)successive (without a break)“sick for five straight days”
- (adjective)rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
- (adjective)following a correct or logical method“straight reasoning”
- (adjective)(of an alcoholic drink) without water“took his whiskey neat”
- (adjective)without evasion or compromise“a square contradiction”
- (adjective)accurately fitted; level“the window frame isn't quite true”
- (adjective)(of hair) having no waves or curls“her naturally straight hair hung long and silky”
- (adjective)not homosexual
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "straight"?
Common synonyms for "straight" include consecutive, direct, directly, flat, full-strength, heterosexual. Our thesaurus lists 54 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "straight"?
Antonyms for "straight" include crooked, curly, curved. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "straight" mean?
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
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