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Straight vs. Strait
Straight
/streɪt/Examples:
His body was straighter and looked bigger.This path led straight down towards the River Thames.Then he went straight to the port with Mrs Aouda.
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Strait
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The ship navigated cautiously through the narrow strait.A dense fog settled over the strait, obscuring the view.Pilgrims crossed the strait to reach the sacred island.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Straight often implies no bends, twists, or curves, like a straight line.
- Strait typically refers to a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
- Remember that straight refers to something linear, while strait is more about confinement or restriction.
- If youre talking about honesty or direction, straight is your word, but for geography, think strait.'
- A good clue is that strait sometimes appears in dire straits, emphasizing its association with challenging or restricted situations.
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