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Straight (Adverb)

Without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office".

She followed the GPS instructions and headed straight to her grandmother's house.
He walked straight into the meeting without stopping to greet anyone first.
From the parking lot, you can see the building straight in front of you.
The road originally went straight through the village, but a bypass has since been constructed.
After the light turned green, we drove straight across the intersection.

In a straight line; in a direct course; "the road runs straight".

The train track ran straight across the countryside for miles before entering a curve.
She walked straight to the door without looking back.
He drove straight onto the ferry without stopping.
The highway runs straight as far as the eye can see before a sharp left turn.
The arrow flew straight and true to its target.

In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay".