straight

Describes something that extends in one direction without curving or bending; also used to describe honesty or directness.

ruОписывает то, что простирается в одном направлении без изгибов или искривлений; также используется для описания честности или прямоты.esDescribe algo que se extiende en una sola dirección sin curvas ni dobleces; también se usa para referirse a la honestidad o franqueza de una persona.frDécrit ce qui s'étend dans une seule direction sans courbure ni pli, et se dit aussi de ce qui est honnête, franc ou sans détour.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich in einer Richtung ohne Biegungen oder Krümmungen erstreckt; wird auch verwendet, um Ehrlichkeit oder Direktheit auszudrücken.ptDescreve algo que se estende em uma única direção, sem curvas ou desvios; também é usado para falar de honestidade, franqueza ou heterossexualidade.zh形容某物沿一个方向延伸而没有弯曲或歪斜；也用于形容人诚实、坦率或直接。arيصف ما يمتد في اتجاه واحد دون انحناء أو اعوجاج، ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف الصدق والصراحة والاستقامة في القول أو السلوك.

1. Not curved or bent A1 formal

   Extending in one direction without curving or bending.

   • Draw a straight line across the paper.
   • The road is straight for the next five miles.
   • Her hair is naturally straight.

   ruПрямойesrectofrDroit, rectilignedeGeradeptRetozh直的arمستقيم

   Синонимы: directevenlinearrectilineartrueunbentuncurved

   Антонимы: bentcrookedcurvedtwistedwindingzigzag

2. Honest and direct B1 formal

   Honest, truthful, and not evasive.

   • He gave a straight answer to the question.
   • She is known for being straight with her clients.
   • I need a straight explanation of what happened.

   ruЧестный и прямойeshonesto y directofrfranc, directdeEhrlich und direktptHonesto e diretozh诚实直率arصادق ومباشر

   Синонимы: candiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokensincerestraightforwardtruthful

   Антонимы: deceitfuldeviousdishonestevasivelying

3. In proper order B1 informal

   Arranged correctly or tidily.

   • Please put the books straight on the shelf.
   • Make sure your tie is straight before the interview.
   • He set the picture straight on the wall.

   ruВ порядкеesen ordenfren ordredeIn OrdnungptEm ordemzh整齐arفي ترتيب سليم

   Синонимы: neatorderlyorganizedshipshapetidytrim

   Антонимы: disorderedmessyuntidy

4. Heterosexual B2 formal

   A person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.

   • He identifies as a straight man.
   • The survey asked participants if they were straight, gay, or bisexual.
   • She is straight and married to a man.

   ruГетеросексуальныйesheterosexualfrHétérosexueldeHeterosexuellptHeterossexualzh异性恋arمغاير الجنس

   Антонимы: gayhomosexuallesbianqueer

• straighter comparative form
• straightest superlative form

An adverb meaning "directly" or "without delay." It can also mean "in a straight line" or "honestly and directly." The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

ruНаречие, означающее «напрямую» или «без промедления». Также может означать «по прямой линии» или «честно и прямо». Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не принимает окончание -ly.esAdverbio que significa «directamente» o «sin demora». También puede significar «en línea recta» o «de manera honesta y franca». La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva la terminación -ly.frAdverbe signifiant « directement » ou « sans délai ». Peut aussi vouloir dire « en ligne droite » ou « franchement, sans détour ». La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et ne prend pas la terminaison -ly.deAdverb mit den Bedeutungen „direkt“, „unmittelbar“ oder „sofort“. Es kann auch „geradeaus“ (in gerader Linie) oder „offen und ehrlich“ bedeuten.ptAdvérbio que significa "diretamente" ou "sem demora". Também pode significar "em linha reta" ou "honestamente e sem rodeios".zh副词，表示“直接地”或“立即、毫不犹豫地”。也可表示“沿直线地”或“坦率、诚实地”。arظرف معناه «مباشرةً» أو «دون تأخير»، وقد يعني «على خط مستقيم» أو «بصراحة وصدق».

1. In a direct line A1 formal

   Without curving or deviating; in a direct line.

   • Go straight ahead until you see the traffic lights.
   • The arrow flew straight to the target.
   • She looked straight into his eyes.

   ruПрямоesen línea rectafren ligne droitedeGeradeausptEm linha retazh直arمُسْتَقِيمًا

   Синонимы: as the crow flieslinearly

   Антонимы: crookedly

2. Immediately or directly A2 informal

   Without delay or interruption; directly.

   • I came straight home after work.
   • He went straight to the point.
   • She told me straight that she didn't agree.

   ruНепосредственноesdirectamente, sin demorafrdirectement, sans délaideUnmittelbarptImediatamentezh直接地arفورًا ومباشرةً

   Синонимы: forthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyright awaystraightaway

   Антонимы: indirectlyobliquely

3. Honestly or clearly B1 informal

   In an honest, clear, and direct manner.

   • Tell me straight: do you like the idea?
   • He spoke straight and didn't hide anything.
   • She always gives her opinion straight.

   ruЧестно или прямоesdirectamente, con claridad y honestidadfrfranchement, clairementdeEhrlich oder direktptHonestamente ou claramentezh坦率或直接arبصراحة ووضوح

   Синонимы: bluntlycandidlyforthrightlyfranklyopenlyplainlystraightforwardly

   Антонимы: ambiguouslydeceitfullydishonestlyequivocallyevasivelyindirectly

• straighter comparative form
• straightest superlative form

неисчисляемое

A noun referring to a straight line, section, or part of something, such as a straight part of a racetrack or road.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее прямую линию, участок или часть чего-либо, например, прямой участок гоночной трассы или дороги.esSustantivo que designa una línea recta, un tramo o una parte recta de algo, como una recta de un circuito de carreras o de una carretera.frSubstantif désignant une ligne droite, une section ou un tronçon de quelque chose, par exemple la ligne droite d'un circuit de course ou d'une route.deSubstantiv, das eine gerade Linie, einen geraden Abschnitt oder einen geraden Teil von etwas bezeichnet, zum Beispiel eine Gerade in der Geometrie oder eine gerade Strecke einer Rennstrecke oder Straße.ptSubstantivo que designa uma linha reta, um trecho ou parte reta de algo, como uma reta de uma pista de corrida ou de uma estrada.zh名词，指直线、直道或某物的直线部分，例如赛车道或道路的直道段。arاسم يشير إلى الجزء المستقيم من شيء ما، وخاصة الجزء المستقيم من الطريق أو حلبة السباق؛ كما يدل على الخط المستقيم أو القطعة المستقيمة.

1. Straight line or segment B1 formal

   A line or part of a road, track, or path that does not curve.

   • The car sped down the straight of the racetrack.
   • He walked along the straight of the corridor.
   • The final straight of the marathon was the hardest part.

   ruПрямаяesRectafrLigne droitedeGeradeptRetazh直道arخط مستقيم

   Синонимы: straightawaystretch

   Антонимы: arcbendcrookcurveturn

2. Heterosexual person B2 informal

   A person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.

   • The group included both gays and straights.
   • He identifies as a straight.
   • The survey asked participants if they were gay, straight, or bisexual.

   ruГетеросексуалesPersona heterosexualfrPersonne hétérosexuelledeHeterosexuellerptHeterossexualzh异性恋者arمغاير جنسيا

• straights plural form
• straights' possessive plural form
• straight's possessive singular form