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straighter

The correct spelling is straighter.

How to pronounce straighter

adjective

Say it like: Str-ayt-er

The correct spelling is straighter. Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. For example: "After four straight wins, Mudchester United are top of the league."

Usage Examples

After four straight wins, Mudchester United are top of the league.

a straight Democrat

a straight ballot

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
  2. 2.(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating.
  3. 3.Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique.
  4. 4.Describing the bat as held so as not to incline to either side; on, or near a line running between the two wickets.
  5. 5.Direct in communication; unevasive, straightforward.

noun

  1. 1.A cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana. Also straight.

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