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AWL Sublist 10 · Academic Word
straightforward
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ Syllables: straight·for·ward
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Easy to understand or do; honest and direct without unnecessary complexity.
Synonyms
clear
direct
uncomplicated
Antonyms
complex
confusing
Translations
straightforward in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مباشر، سهل
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شيء سهل الفهم أو التنفيذ، أو شخص صريح وواضح في كلامه.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Straightforward means easy to understand or direct without complexity. Instructors give straightforward instructions so students can complete lab procedures safely.
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Memory TipStraight plus forward — moving directly ahead without twists or tricks.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The instructor gave straightforward instructions so students could replicate the experiment without confusion.
A straightforward definition helps readers understand specialized terms in interdisciplinary research articles.
Straightforward survey items reduce measurement error when respondents interpret questions differently.
Word Families & Pronunciation
straightforward
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | straightforwardly |
| noun | straightforwardness |
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