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straightforward

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/ · UK /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward means: Easy to understand or do, without anything difficult or confusing.

adjective

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Easy to understand or do, without anything difficult or confusing.

  • The instructions are straightforward.
  • Replacing the battery was fairly straightforward.
  • She gave a straightforward explanation of the rules.

Similar words: simple, easy, uncomplicated

Opposites: complicated, difficult

Common phrases: straightforward task, straightforward answer, fairly straightforward

Questions about straightforward

What does straightforward mean?

Easy to understand or do, without anything difficult or confusing.

What is straightforward in other languages?

Türkçe: basit · Español: sencillo · Français: simple · Deutsch: einfach · Italiano: semplice · 日本語: 簡単な

How do you pronounce straightforward?

In American English /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/; in British English /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/.

How do you use straightforward in a sentence?

The instructions are straightforward. Replacing the battery was fairly straightforward.

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