Straight and Upward

Straight

Straight adjective - Free from irregularities or digressions in course.

Upward and straight are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upward" instead an adjective "Straight".

Upward

Upward adjective - Directed up.
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Synonyms for Upward

Straight and upward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Straight" instead an adjective "Upward".

Nearby Words: upwards, upwardly

Both words in one sentence

  • Shotoclone Makoto Mizoguchi in the Fighter's History series, although he didn't get the uppercut until later, but it slides first before going straight up, while Ryu and Ken's go straight diagonally upward.
    Source: Shotoclone
  • Western Animation / Wander over Yonder Instead, he points upward in a worried manner and there is different music for Hater's portion and different imagery, then it goes straight to the final chorus.
  • Literature / The Dark Half Groin Attack: George Stark combines a old fashioned straight razor, an upward slashing attack, and the groin of an unfortunate cop.
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