adjectiveIntermediate

straightforward

US

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/

UK

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

Meaning

Easy to understand or do because it is clear and uncomplicated.

जिसे समझना या करना आसान हो, क्योंकि वह साफ़ और बिना उलझन का हो।

Examples

“The setup is straightforward, so you can finish it in a few minutes.”

processesstraightforward + adjective complement

“Finding the correct form is straightforward if you follow the checklist.”

tasksstraightforward if + clause

“The guide explains the registration steps straightforwardly, without unnecessary detail.”

adverb formclear explanations

Useful patterns

a straightforward process or taskstraightforward to understand or doa straightforward way to do somethingstraightforward for someone

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Word family

straightforwardly(adverb)
straightforwardness(noun)

Common collocations

a straightforward processstraightforward instructionsa straightforward answera straightforward solutiona straightforward approacha straightforward taska straightforward way

Common mistakes

Not natural: This app is straightforward for use.

Better: This app is straightforward to use.

Use “straightforward to” before a verb to say an action is easy.

किसी काम को आसान बताने के लिए verb से पहले “straightforward to” कहते हैं।

Not natural: The instructions are straightforwardly.

Better: The instructions are straightforward.

Use the adjective “straightforward” after “are”; “straightforwardly” is an adverb.

“Are” के बाद adjective “straightforward” आएगा; “straightforwardly” adverb है।

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Learner tip

“Straightforward” means clear and uncomplicated, not necessarily quick; a simple process can still take time.

“Straightforward” का मतलब साफ़ और आसान है, ज़रूरी नहीं कि काम जल्दी भी हो।

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Which word is closest in meaning to “straightforward”?

“Straightforward” के सबसे करीब कौन-सा अर्थ है?