straight
noun
Definitions of straight noun
track
- Countable
The straight section of a race track.
The athletes are approaching the final straight.
He completed the straight with incredible speed.
Accelerating on the straight, he overtook the leader.
sexuality
- Countableinformal
A person who is heterosexual.
She identifies as straight.
The community includes people of all orientations, including straight individuals.
Most people are straight, but some people are gay.
adjective
Definitions of straight adjective
direction
- A2
Extending or moving in one direction without curves or bends.
The road runs straight towards the foot of the mountain.
Please put the poster up straight.
The books were arranged in a straight line on the table.
honesty
- B2
Honest and frank.
I just want a straight answer from you.
Can I be straight with you?
He was straight about his motives.
Phrases of straight adjective
- straight out
To say something directly and honestly to someone, without trying to make it sound more pleasant.
• She said straight out that she didn't like the idea.
adverb
Idioms
- straight arrow
A person who is exceptionally honest, behaves morally, and adheres strictly to social norms.
• He always arrives at work on time and follows the rules, a true straight arrow.
- straight up
Used to emphasize that what one is saying is true and without exaggeration or concealment.
• I'm telling you, he's incredibly wealthy, straight up.
- put/set someone straight
To ensure someone understands the true facts of a situation; to clarify a misunderstanding.
• I need to set her straight about this; she has some misconceptions about it.
- the straight and narrow
To behave in an honest and morally correct way.
• Since his last mistake, he has been trying to stay on the straight and narrow.