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Straight

/streɪt/
Extending in one direction without curves or bends, honesty in character or intentions.

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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.

Etymology:

etymology
The word straight derives from the Old English streccan, meaning to stretch or extend, and was influenced by the Middle English strete, which held a similar meaning. Its modern usage evolved in the 14th century.

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