1. Existing without curves, bends, angles, etc.: "The straight road lay ahead of us and appeared to be well paved."
2. Uninterrupted, direct, or candid; originating from a trustworthy source: "The teacher gave straight answers to their questions which made learning easier."
3. Consecutive, ordered, or correct: "It rained for twelve straight days."

"Joan interviewed the candidates to get the straight facts about their plans for the economy."

4. Conventional, not deviating from what is accepted as normal: "Mary's manners are straight and old fashioned which is very appealing in this age of hustle and bustle."

1. A narrow passageway of water connecting two larger bodies of water: "The group of tourists sailed safely through the strait despite the terrible weather."
2. A situation that is puzzling and causing distress: "Declaring bankruptcy was a strait that the cooks had not anticipated when they started up the new restaurant."