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Straightly Meaning in English

word · lemma: straight

ˈstɹeɪt
STRAYT-lee
stɹˈeɪtli
STRAYT-lee

释义

An old-fashioned or rare adverb meaning 'in a straight manner' or 'directly.' It is almost never used in modern English; 'straight' is usually used instead.

用法与细微差别

Very rarely used in modern English; sounds archaic or unnatural. Use 'straight' as an adverb instead, e.g., 'go straight,' not 'go straightly.' Only found in some older texts or poetry.

例句

She walked straightly down the road.

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The tree grew straightly toward the sky.

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He looked straightly at her.

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The river flows straightly for miles before it turns.

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Old texts sometimes use 'walk straightly,' but today we just say 'walk straight.'

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You won't hear people say 'straightly' in conversation anymore.

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