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straight
Adverb
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If something goes straight, it continues to move in one direction without turning.
No not that road. Just keep driving straight.
straight
Adjective
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If something is straight, it does not bend, or turn. It continues in one direction.
He had had too much to drink and couldn't walk in a straight line.
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Someone who is straight is heterosexual; being attracted to those of the opposite sex.
straight
Noun
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In the card game of poker, a straight hand has five sequential cards.
A 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 is considered a straight hand.
rule
Noun
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A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.
Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
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A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
The next king had a very short rule: only two years.
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A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
rule
Verb
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When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.
The king has ruled for 33 years.