“Straighten” or “Straiten”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

straighten: (verb) straighten up or out; make straight. (verb) make straight. (verb) get up from a sitting or slouching position. (verb) make straight or straighter.

straiten: (verb) bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship. (verb) squeeze together.

Pronunciation

straighten: s·t·r·EY·t·ah·n

straiten: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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…

Examples of “straiten”

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