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straightforwardly

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərdli/ /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwɚdli/

Meanings
adverb
In a straightforward manner.

Examples :

"She answered the question straightforwardly, without hesitation. "
way action

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straightforward adjective

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwɚd/

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

"The instructions for the science project were straightforward; they clearly explained each step. "

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she noun

/ʃiː/ /ʃi/

A female.

"Pat is definitely a she."

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hesitation noun

/hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/

An act of hesitating

"The student's hesitation before answering the question was noticeable. "

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question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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answered verb

/ænsɜːd/

To make a reply or response to.

"He answered the question."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "