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straightforward

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
straight · for · ward ˌstreɪt · ˈfɔːr · wərd
English Definition
adj. easy to understand or simple
中文释义
简单的,直接的
Significado en Español
sencillo, directo
한국어 뜻
간단한, 직접적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đơn giản, trực tiếp
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Example Sentence

The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.

这些说明简单明了,容易遵循。

Synonyms
simple direct uncomplicated
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “straightforward”:

  1. A complicated
  2. B convoluted
  3. C confusing
  4. D simple
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D — simple. “straightforward” means adj. easy to understand or simple

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The instructions were simple and ______, so no one got confused at all.

  1. A straightforward
  2. B confusing
  3. C tricky
  4. D complicated
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A — straightforward. “straightforward” means adj. easy to understand or simple

Common questions about “straightforward”

What does “straightforward” mean?

straightforward — adj. easy to understand or simple. In Chinese: 简单的,直接的.

How do you pronounce “straightforward”?

straightforward is pronounced /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: straight · for · ward.

How do you use “straightforward” in a sentence?

The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. (这些说明简单明了,容易遵循。)

What are synonyms for “straightforward”?

simple, direct, uncomplicated — all close in meaning to straightforward (adj. easy to understand or simple).

Is “straightforward” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. straightforward appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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