streight Meaning & Definition
What Does Streight Mean?
Streight is a noun that means Obsolete spelling of strait. As an adjective, it means Obsolete spelling of straight.
Streight at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Plural | streights |
| Comparative / superlative | more streight, most streight |
Streight Definition (Noun)
- Obsolete spelling of strait.
While we were in this situation, one day the admiral, with most of the principal officers, and many people of all stations, being on shore, about seven o'clock in the evening we were alarmed by signals from the frigates stationed for that purpose; and in an instant there was a general cry that the French fleet was out, and just passing through the streights. - "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano", by Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa
Streight as an Adjective
- Obsolete spelling of straight.
Synonyms of Streight
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Streight synonyms and antonyms →Streight in a Sentence
While we were in this situation, one day the admiral, with most of the principal officers, and many people of all stations, being on shore, about seven o'clock in the evening we were alarmed by signals from the frigates stationed for that purpose; and in an instant there was a general cry that the French fleet was out, and just passing through the streights. - "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano", by Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa
Word Forms & Grammar
streight (plural streights)
streight (comparative more streight, superlative most streight)
Words That Rhyme With Streight
Frequently Asked Questions About Streight
Is streight a noun or an adjective?
Streight is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of streight?
The plural of streight is streights.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of streight?
The comparative form is more streight and the superlative form is most streight.