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Straighten Meaning for Kids

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What Does Straighten Mean?

Verb

  • To make something straight, like a bent stick.
  • To become straight, like when you pull a rope tight.
  • To tidy up or organize things, like cleaning your room.
  • To explain something clearly so everyone understands it.
  • To stand up straight after sitting down.

Straighten — Full Explanation

To straighten something means to make it straight. If you have a piece of paper that is wrinkled, you can smooth it out to make it flat and straight.

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Straighten Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सही करना

sahi karna

सीधा करना

seedha karna

सही करना

sahi karna

Frequently Asked Questions About Straighten

What does 'straighten' mean?
To 'straighten' means to make something straight or to fix it so it is not bent or crooked.
How do you pronounce 'straighten'?
You pronounce 'straighten' like this: str-ay-t-uhn.
What is the origin of the word 'straighten'?
The word 'straighten' comes from the word 'straight', which means not curved, and the suffix '-en' which means to make.
What is the meaning of 'straighten' in Hindi?
The word 'straighten' in Hindi is 'सही करना' (Sahī karnā).