STRAIGHT
adverb
Definition
In a straight manner; directly; rightly; forthwith; immediately; as, the arrow went straight to the mark. "Floating straight." Shak. I know thy generous temper well; Fling but the appearance of dishonor on it, It straight takes fire, and mounts into a blaze. Addison. Everything was going on straight. W. Black.
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
STRAIGHT
(adjective)
A variant of Strait, a. [Obs. or R.] Egypt is a long country, but it is straight, that is to say, narrow. Sir J. Mandeville.
STRAIGHT
(noun)
A hand of five cards in consecutive order as to value; a sequence. When they are of one suit, it is calles straight flush.
STRAIGHT
(verb)
To straighten. [R.] A Smith.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
