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Meaning of straight ahead

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

straight

Pronunciation:/stɹeɪt//stɹeɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

  2. Five cards in sequence.

  3. A heterosexual.

    Example: My friends call straights "heteros".

    Synonyms:breederhetero
  4. A normal person; someone in mainstream society.

verb

Definitions

  1. To straighten.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.

  2. (of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating.

  3. Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique.

  4. Describing the bat as held so as not to incline to either side; on, or near a line running between the two wickets.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

    Example: Go straight back.

  2. Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

    Example: On arriving at work, he went straight to his office.

  3. Continuously; without interruption or pause.

    Example: He claims he can hold his breath for three minutes straight.