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“Straighten” or “Straiten”

straighten / straiten are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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straighten s·t·r·EY·t·ah·n

  • verbstraighten up or out; make straight.
  • verbmake straight.
  • verbget up from a sitting or slouching position.
  • verbmake straight or straighter.

straiten

  • verbbring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.
  • verbsqueeze together.
Usage

Examples in context

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“straighten”

  • …the Color Guard practice drills, straighten lines and create a show…
  • …and as a result cannot straighten his two middle fingers.
  • …she could receive care to straighten her back.
  • …summer/early autumn to shorten and straighten sections of their lines, acquire…
  • …needles used to blend or straighten hair
  • …limited offensive to shorten and straighten sections of the lines, acquire…

“straiten”

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