Correct and Straight

Correct

Correct adjective - Free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth.
Usage example: the correct answer

Straight is a synonym for correct. In some cases you can use "Straight" instead an adjective "Correct".

Straight

Straight adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings

Correct is a synonym for straight in orderly topic. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead an adjective "Straight".

Both words in one sentence

  • Wire Dilemma Played straight and subverted in Data East Pinball's Lethal Weapon 3; cutting the correct wire (hitting the correct drop target) starts Unlimited Millions.
    Source: Wire Dilemma
  • See also Boke and Tsukkomi Routine, where a foolish character sets up the jokes for a straight man to correct, often violently.
  • Visual Novel / Never7 However, if Izumi's theory is correct, then this was played straight in the first loop ever, where they did actually convince Makoto he was having premonitions.
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