Straightened Meaning in English
word · lemma: straighten
/ˈstɹeɪtənd/
STRAYT-uhnd
/stɹˈeɪtənd/
STRAYT-uhnd
Definition
Made something straight or put it in a straight position; removed bends, curves, or disorder from something. Can refer to objects, hair, posture, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical things (like hair, lines, posture) and for abstract situations ('straightened out a problem'). Often followed by 'up' ('straightened up'). Not the same as 'fix' for technical repair.
Spanish: enderezar - alisarPortuguese (BR): alisar - endireitarPortuguese (PT): alisar - endireitarChinese (Simplified): 弄直 - 拉直Chinese (Traditional): 弄直 - 拉直Hindi: सीधा कियाArabic: قوّم - عدّلBengali: সোজা করেছিল - গুছিয়েছিলRussian: выпрямил - привёл в порядокJapanese: まっすぐにした - 整えたVietnamese: làm thẳng - chỉnh lạiKorean: 곧게 폈다 - 바로잡았다Turkish: düzelttiUrdu: سیدھا کیا - درست کیاIndonesian: meluruskan - merapikan
Example Sentences
He straightened the picture on the wall.
basic
She straightened her hair for the party.
basic
He straightened his back and stood tall.
basic
After she straightened her room, it looked so much cleaner.
natural
He finally straightened out the confusion at work.
natural
She straightened up when the teacher entered the room.
natural