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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 has an extra g which signifies going in a line, which is straight.
- Strait is like constrict, which implies a narrow space or path.
- Remember straight for direction, like going from A to B without curves.
- Straight can also mean honest or undiluted.
- Strait often refers to narrow channels or difficulties.
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