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straight; upright

Adverb

  1. 1

    straight; upright

    In a straight line without being curved or crooked.

    Korean definition: 모양이 비뚤어지거나 굽은 데가 없이 곧게.

    • In art class, we started by practicing drawing straight lines.

    • My mother stuck a wooden stick in the pot so the plant would grow straight up.

  2. 2

    honestly; truly

    As it is without falsity or fabrication.

    Korean definition: 거짓이나 꾸밈이 없이 사실 그대로.

    • Judging from the child's eyes, he didn't seem to be telling the truth.

    • The man threatened to hit him if he didn't honestly say where his father was.

  3. 3

    correctly

    In the manner of following the logic, principle, etc., of something.

    Korean definition: 일의 이치나 원리 등에 맞게.

    • My grandmother always said you have to keep your heart right to be blessed.

    • Setting the right goal is more important than how quickly you achieve it.

  4. 4

    correctly

    In keeping with a certain method, standard, etc.

    Korean definition: 정해진 방법이나 기준 등에 맞게.

    • Min-jun never wore his hat properly but always wore it tilted.

    • Every morning the teachers stood at the school gate catching students who didn't wear their uniforms properly.