STRAIGHT

Good morning. For the next few days we are going to look at word forms and expressions related to the word straight. Sometimes straight is an adverb and sometimes straight is an adjective. You have probably heard this word used in directions as an adverb ("Go straight ahead..." ) or as an adjective to mean the opposite of curved (Example: a straight line). However, straight has other meanings, too. Today we will look at another meaning of the word straight as an adverb. Then, in the following days, we will explain some common expressions and words related to straight. Today's word is: straight (Pronunciation: rhymes with eight and plate). It means: directly and immediately. We often use this adverb with action verbs like come or go. Example 1: The mother told her son to come straight home after school and not to stop anywhere along the way. Example 2: When you have found the information, please call me straight back. Example 3: Whenever I play the board game Monopoly, I always pick up the card that tells me to go straight to jail. What bad luck! If you have any questions about the use of this word, please don't hesitate to contact me. I hope you have a good day!