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straight-ahead

straight-a·head
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [streyt uh-hed]
    • /streɪt əˈhɛd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [streyt uh-hed]
    • /streɪt əˈhɛd/

Definitions of straight-ahead word

  • adjective straight-ahead not deviating from what is usual or expected; conventional or traditional; standard: a straight-ahead novel with a happy ending. 1
  • adjective straight-ahead not complex; straightforward; uncomplicated 0
  • adjective straight-ahead designating or of a style of playing strongly influenced by bop and unadulterated by elements of rock, pop, etc. 0

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Origin of straight-ahead

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Straight-ahead

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

straight-ahead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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